Executive Chef
Role Overview
Lead culinary operations at a retirement residence and create memorable dining experiences for residents.
Oversee daily kitchen operations, menu planning, food quality, and culinary team performance.
Work with residence leadership and dining services to provide delicious, nutritious meals suited to residents' preferences and dietary needs.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the role
Lead culinary operations at a retirement residence and create memorable dining experiences for residents.
Oversee daily kitchen operations, menu planning, food quality, and culinary team performance.
Work with residence leadership and dining services to provide delicious, nutritious meals suited to residents' preferences and dietary needs.
Key responsibilities
- Lead daily culinary operations and ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and timely service.
- Develop varied seasonal menus reflecting resident preferences and nutritional needs; oversee meals for daily service and special events.
- Accommodate allergies, therapeutic diets, and texture modifications according to documented requirements.
- Recruit, train, coach, and support the culinary team.
- Manage schedules, purchasing, inventory, food costs, and waste within established budgets.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen health and safety standards.
- Engage with residents, incorporate feedback, and coordinate with dining and care teams on individual needs.
- Maintain operational records and ensure kitchen equipment is used and maintained properly.
Qualifications
- Culinary diploma, apprenticeship, Red Seal certification, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Previous Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Sous Chef experience with demonstrated team leadership.
- Experience in retirement living, hospitality, healthcare, or another high-volume dining environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, menu development, purchasing, and cost control.
- Understanding of dietary accommodations, food allergies, and texture-modified meals.
- Food handler certification, or willingness to obtain the certification required for the location.
- Strong communication, organizational, and people-management skills; warm, service-focused approach.
Opportunity
The role contributes to residents' daily lives through meals and celebrations and supports a kitchen culture built on teamwork, consistency, and care.
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