Director of Culinary Services - Canada

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Director of Culinary Services

Company: The Waterford a Bria Community
Job Location: Canada
Job type: Full-time

WORK PERFORMED

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, professional, and upscale Culinary Services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
• Develop, monitor and maintain effective staffing and retention plans.
• Provide leadership, training and development for staff.
• Research, plan, develop, produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Meet or exceed established budgetary, financial guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate records and participates in the research, preparation and writing of the department budget.
• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking as necessary.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
• Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Adhere to all equipment and maintenance guidelines.
• Engage on approved purveyor/vendors through established accounts.
• Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or the equivalent education, training and experience. Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment.
• Minimum of three years’ experience of administration and management of food service systems. Senior living community experience preferred.

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