About the role

Culinary Manager leading dining operations, menus, teams, and budgets at Cogir Senior Living retirement residences. Elevating senior residents’ meal quality, service, and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Manage the culinary and dining department
Recruit, train, lead, and oversee culinary and service professionals
Develop diverse menus using premium ingredients and ensure high-quality presentation
Collaborate with the Executive Director, National Director, Regional Culinary Managers, and residents to implement culinary plans
Oversee financials, budgeting, cost control, and inventory management
Motivate the team and maintain resident satisfaction
Provide hands-on guidance and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements
Build relationships with residents, stakeholders, and organizational teams
Innovate culinary programs and elevate meal quality and presentation to a “Best In Class” standard

Culinary knowledge and experience with cooking techniques to create high quality dishes
Strong leadership, mentoring, coaching, time management, multitasking, attention to detail, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Several years of experience as a professional chef across various kitchen roles
Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a culinary setting, preferably in a unionized environment
Post-secondary education in culinary management or a related field
Valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification
Understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and ingredient handling
Smart Serve Certification or provincial equivalent
Strong computer skills for inventory management, menu planning software, and communication
Familiarity with budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and food-cost optimization
Red Seal Certification is an asset
Retirement living experience is an asset
Complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, or willingness to obtain one