Dietary Manager/Chef

Job Summary
St. Charles Village is looking for an experienced Dietary Manager to lead the kitchen operations with a focus on creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents.

In the role of the Dietary Manager you would be expected to work Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts between 6:30 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. with the possibility of being scheduled every second weekend 8 hour shifts between 6:30 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. This is a 40 hour per week position.

Responsibilities

• Red Seal Certification or equivalent work experience is a must
• Dedicating at least 75% of your time cooking with hands-on food preparation, you will also be responsible the other 25% of your time to preparing and maintaining required reports ensuring they remain up-to-date and are accurate
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Hire, Supervise, Guide, Evaluate and Manage kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service. Assessing team performance to meet quality expectations and dietary objectives are met
• Create seasonal menus including recipes and food production to meet dietary requirements while managing kitchen budgets and controlling food costs.
• Ensure meals are prepared from scratch and served hot, fresh and appetizing to the palate and visually appealing to the eyes
• Maintain a high level of focus on resident and team satisfaction
• Maintain inventory of food supplies and order as necessary to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Implement and monitor food safety protocols to comply with health regulations.
• Establish, implement and enforce Dietary department policies and procedures
• Train staff on proper food handling techniques and kitchen equipment operation.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Able to balance multi-tasking and adapting to changes including problem solving

Experience

• Proven experience in team management within a food service or restaurant environment.
• At least 3-5 years of retirement kitchen management experience
• Background in kitchen operations, including food preparation is a must
• Familiarity with retirement dining management practices is an asset
• Strong supervisory skills to lead a diverse team effectively
• Knowledge of dietary guidelines and nutrition is beneficial.

This is a salaried position where you will be expected to cook 75% of the time and complete administrative functions 25% of the time. Please be aware that St. Charles Village does not offer a benefit package.

Join our team as a Dietary Manager where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve through exceptional culinary experiences.

If you are looking for a great work/life balance where you no longer have late nights or every weekend, then we would like to speak with you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person