Description
Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.
For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

HUMAN FOCUS – CREATIVITY - EXCELLENCE

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!
Are you a culinary leader with passion? Do you love to create and entertain?
Embrace the role of Culinary Manager and become a values-driven leader adept at managing our culinary and dining department. Your flair for creativity and culinary expertise will come to the forefront as you recruit, train, and oversee a team of exceptional culinary and service professionals. Operating with an eye on cost efficiency, you’ll collaborate to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to our residents, marked by excellent service, diverse menus, premium ingredients, and impeccable presentation. Your adept management style will motivate your team, ensuring a shared commitment to our values and an elevated dining experience.
Discover a unique balance through our culinary roles, offering a space for your creativity to flourish while maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle. Join us to rediscover the joy of cooking and serving, making a meaningful impact on seniors’ lives with a job that values creativity and work-life equilibrium.
Your collaboration will extend to working closely with the Executive Director, National Director and Regional Managers of Culinary and residents to translate culinary visions into actionable plans, fostering alignment and successful execution. You’ll adeptly lead a team, oversee financials, and prioritize resident satisfaction for a cohesive, high-achieving culinary operation. Leveraging your creative culinary prowess, you’ll craft an exceptional dining experience that garners distinction as the “Best In Class,” elevating meal quality and presentation.
Your multifaceted role encompasses collaboration, effective management, hands-on guidance, compliance assurance, relationship cultivation, and culinary innovation. By embodying these aspects, you’ll significantly contribute to the success of our culinary program and enhance the overall satisfaction of our residents and stakeholders.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

• Culinary knowledge and experience with cooking techniques to create high quality dishes
• Strong leadership to inspire your team
• Dedicated to mentoring and coaching a team of culinary professionals
• Time management with the strong ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail, quality and taste
• Clear and open communication
• Customer/resident focused
• Innovative thinking with the ability to analyze a situation and develop effective solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Able to remain composed under pressure
• Willingness to stay up to date on newest culinary trends
• Basic financial knowledge

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Red Seal Certification, signifying advanced culinary expertise and proficiency;
• Several years of experience as a professional chef, progressing through various kitchen roles, is crucial. This hands-on experience provides a deep understanding of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations;
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a culinary setting is essential. This could include roles like Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Lead Cook, preferably in a unionized environment;
• Post-secondary education in the field of culinary management or a related field;
• Possession of a valid Food Safety/Food Handler’s Certification, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic food environment;
• Understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and proper handling of ingredients to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment;
• Smart Serve Certification or provincial equivalent, attesting to the ability to serve alcoholic beverages responsibly and in compliance with regulations;
• Strong computer skills for inventory management, menu planning software, and communication;
• Familiarity with budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and optimizing food costs to ensure efficient kitchen operations;
• Experience working in retirement living is considered an asset;
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

DON’T MEET EVERY REQUIREMENT?

If you’re excited about working with us but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.