Food Services Manager

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Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have devoted ourselves to the happiness of retirees.

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life who are looking for meaningful work that makes 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. You 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 to translate culinary visions into actionable plans, fostering alignment and successful execution. You’ll lead a team, oversee financials, and prioritize resident satisfaction for a cohesive, high-achieving culinary operation.

• Competitive Compensation Package: lucrative salary reflecting your experience and expertise, eligibility to our department manager bonus plan, annual merit increases.
• Comprehensive Onboarding and Training: extensive four‑week onboarding program to equip you with knowledge, skills, and tools.
• Coaching and Mentoring: ongoing growth and development with support from Regional and National teams.
• Dedicated Support: access to dedicated support staff and resources for administrative, operational, legal, and finance challenges.
• Extensive Benefits Plan: comprehensive medical coverage, health benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and RRSP matching.
• Manulife Vitality Program: opportunity to earn rewards and gift cards for healthy living.
• Employee Perks Program: exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, and more.
• Generous Time Off: three weeks vacation per year, plus additional sick and personal days.
• Rewards and Recognition: service awards program and celebration stations.
• Career Growth Opportunities: clear paths for progression into regional and national positions.

• Culinary knowledge and experience with cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership to inspire your team.
• Dedicated to mentoring and coaching culinary professionals.
• Time management and ability to multi‑task.
• Strong attention to detail, quality and taste.
• Clear and open communication.
• Customer/resident focused.
• Innovative thinking with ability to analyze situations and develop solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive relationship building.
• Composure under pressure.
• Willingness to stay up to date on newest culinary trends.
• Basic financial knowledge.

• Red Seal Certification.
• Several years of experience as a professional chef, progressing through various kitchen roles.
• Prior supervisory or leadership role within a culinary setting (Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Lead Cook), preferably in a unionized environment.
• Post‑secondary education in culinary management or related field.
• Valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification.
• Understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and proper handling of ingredients.
• 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 optimizing food costs.
• Experience working in retirement living is an asset.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check (within six months) or willingness to obtain one.

Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply; you might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We welcome applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialised, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. Cogir is committed to ensuring all employment practices are inclusive and will provide accommodation for candidates upon request.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care; Hospitality