***ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL***
Jardins Belle Rive is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality, nutritious meals are prepared and served on time to residents and guests, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals for residents and guests, ensuring all dietary needs and preferences are met.
- Ensure residents are satisfied with food quality, presentation, and service.
- Adapt menus and recipes to meet residents’ dietary restrictions or preferences as needed.
- Collaborate with the Director of Care to ensure nutritional content and menu compliance.
- Order and receive food and supplies using online ordering portals; maintain accurate inventory and cost control records.
- Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff.
- Prepare and present meals for special events and catering services.
- Provide catering for hall rental clients, including the ability to calculate food costs and determine pricing per person or per meal based on menu selections.
- Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary food preparation areas in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Apply and follow HACCP principles and food safety guidelines.
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience in a volume food preparation environment (retirement, healthcare, or hospitality preferred).
- Red Seal or equivalent professional Cook qualification (preferred).
- Food Safety Certificates I and II (asset).
- First Aid Certification (asset).
- Knowledge of special diets and senior nutrition.
- Experience using computer-based ordering systems or supplier portals.
- Strong understanding of food costing, portion control, and menu pricing.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with a customer-service focus.
- High standard of hygiene, cleanliness, and professionalism.
- Availability to work days and weekends.
If you are passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference in the lives of seniors, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Experience:
- cooking: 2 years (required)
- Online portals: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
