Sous Chef (2026-10565)

Verve Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Senior Living is seeking a skilled Cook I/II to join our dining team at the residence. You will plan, prepare and present attractive, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide and dietary needs, while maintaining sanitation standards.

Under the Dining Services Manager, you will supervise meal distribution, support staff orientation, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education required.
• Cook’s Journeyman papers or equivalent experience required.
• Culinary college course completion required.
• Two years in volume food preparation at Cook I/II or supervisory role preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in English, written and spoken.
• Familiar with online ordering systems and dietary software.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program and monthly audits.
• Supervises ordering and distribution of resident meals per sanitation rules.
• Plans appetizing, nutritious menus per Canada Food Guide and residents' needs.
• Prepares meals in line with safety standards and menu methods.
• Assists with staff interviews and orientation under the Dining Services Manager.
• Provides feedback to support disciplinary actions when needed.
• Maintains monthly purchase journals and inventory controls.
• Ensures proper storage and labels food samples as required.
• Attends staff meetings and communicates with residents and families.
• Complies with OHSA, WHSIA, WHMIS and Food Premises Regulations.

Skills

English communication

Volume food prep

Supervision

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Cook’s Journeyman or equivalent

Culinary college course

Tools

Online ordering systems

Dietary software

Job description

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it.

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager, is responsible for food preparation and service to residents and guests that is both attractive and in accordance with specific standards and regulations. Ensures all nutritional and special diet requirements are met when providing appetizing meals and snacks.

Background/Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 secondary school education is required.
• Completion of Cook’s Journeyman papers or equivalent experience required.
• Completion of Culinary College course is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in volume food preparation at a Cook I or Cook II level and/or supervision in a hotel/restaurant or institutional setting will be given preference.
• Must be able to communicate, both written and orally, in the English language.
• Must be familiar with computerized online ordering systems and dietary software.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in, and contributes to, the residence's Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program.
• Participates in monthly audits as required.
• Supervises ordering for, and distribution of, resident meals in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations. Plans an appetizing, well-balanced, nutritious menu in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide and dietary needs and wishes of residents.
• Prepare food for residents and guests in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations, the planned menu and methods best suited for the nutritional quality and appearance of the food.
• Supports Dining Services Manager with interviews and full orientation of new staff.
• Provides feedback to Dining Services Manager to support disciplines according to the approved procedures up to and including the recommendations for discharge to the General Manager
• Maintains monthly purchase journal.
• Support Dining Services Manager to controls inventory, purchasing and receiving of all products.
• Ensure proper storage procedures are met.
• Ensures appropriate action is taken in response to concerns expressed by residents and staff related to food services.
• Provides directions for scheduled work duties ensuring that food production meets departmental standards and service to residents is of high quality.
• Ensures that the food services department and related areas, dining rooms, and snack areas meet environmental safety standards. Reports any hazards including faulty equipment to maintenance.
• Support Dining Services Manager with updates to job duty outlines and cleaning schedules of food services staff on a continual basis. Recommends drafts updates to policy and procedure manuals as needed.
• Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings as required.
• Maintains effective communication with residents, families and staff through appropriate lines of communication.
• Attend the Food Committee meetings with residents and Dining Services Manager to ensure satisfaction with food services.
• Participates in the weekend duty manager rotation of the residence, as applicable.
• Ensures that food samples are taken and labelled as per legislation.
• Ensure all temperature records are taken and documented as required.
• Performs other related duties as delegated or assigned by the Dining Services Manager and General Manager.
• Comply with all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes all required annual mandatory training/education.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems, and Food Premises Regulations. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all those who apply; however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.

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