Sous Chef

Sienna Senior Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

SOAR program

Share purchase plan

Continuous learning

Diversity culture

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Kingston is seeking a Sous Chef to join Waterford Kingston. You will prepare nutritious meals while considering dietary needs and residents’ cultural considerations to support health and well-being.

This role offers a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities to grow within a welcoming team dedicated to residents’ dignity and daily happiness.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum education required.
• Red Seal designation or graduate of a recognized college food preparation program willing to Red Seal certify.
• 1–2 years’ experience in volume food preparation, catering and special events in Hospitality or Retirement Residence.
• Ability to work to deadlines and flexible to work shifts (weekends, evenings, etc.).
• A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and/or Smart Serve certificate.
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit.
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while considering residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and cultural considerations.
• Provide direction to food and beverage team members in basic food preparation procedures and plating.
• Alert team leader to problems that impact food quality and service and suggest corrective actions.
• In the absence of the team leader, assume responsibility for department operations including menu changes and purchasing.
• Assist with monthly food inventory count.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Plating & presentation

Education

Red Seal certification or equivalent

Job description

Sous Chef

Waterford Kingston

Rate of Pay: $25 per hour

This posting is for a new position.

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why you belong here:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing:

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Sous Chef, you will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while gaining an understanding of residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and cultural considerations. You will contribute to creating enjoyable dining experiences that support residents’ health and well-being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• Supporting Hospitality Style Dining Service through superior food production practices, plate presentation and garnishing by following the menus and resident prescribed diet information, setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation, following standardized recipes at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities
• Providing direction to food and beverage team members in basic food preparation procedures, prep work, plating of food and assisting in the orientation of new food and beverage team members
• Alerting team leader to problems that impact food quality and service and makes recommendations about corrective actions
• In the absence of the team leader, assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers, and maintains records as directed
• Assisting with monthly food inventory count
• Performing other duties as assigned

What you need to know:

• Grade 12 minimum education required
• Red Seal designation required or graduate of a recognized college food preparation program willing to Red Seal certify
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the Hospitality or Retirement Residence industry
• Ability to work to deadline and flexible to work shifts (weekends, evenings, etc.)
• A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and/or Smart Serve certificate
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.