We are an independently owned and operated boutique retirement home in Bowmanville, Ontario. Vedanta Living Bowmanville is a fully renovated building with 52 independent living suites and a variety of indoor and outdoor amenities spaces. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to become a part of our team!

Scope of Position:

The Head Chef is responsible for all aspects of the food service department as well as producing meals for residents and guests using production checks and standardized recipes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Ensures residents are satisfied with all aspects of food preparation and presentation.
- Responsible for recipe development and menu creation (weekly rotating restaurant style menu).
- Creates and adheres to a food & supplies budget, which aligns with company targets.
- Provides direction and support to the dining services staff.
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of schedules for the food service department.
- Participates as a member of the dining services team and provides support to the other members of the services team.
- Maintains an awareness of food inventory and takes the appropriate steps to minimize waste.
- Prepares and presents meals and food for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large.
- Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements.
- Performs audits and reports anomalies in accordance with established policies, procedures and licensing regulations.
- Orders and receives food and supplies.
- Negotiating with suppliers to obtain optimum value for products and agreement on delivery schedules.
- Orders and prepares food for daily meal service and booked catering events.




- Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas.
- Aware of employees and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.
- Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.
- Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy.
- Complies with all levels of legislation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

- Previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the Health Care or Hospitality industries.
- Preferred Red Seal or current equivalent qualifications as a Cook from a recognized cooking program.
- Food Safe Certificates I and II (Asset).
- First Aide Certification (Asset).
- Must have a working knowledge of special diets.
- Understanding and experience of the HACCP program and food safety plan.
- Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.
- Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be able to operate related equipment.
- Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carrying heavy trays and items.
- Customer Service Orientation.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Versatile language requirement:

- French not required

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef/Manager (Canada)
🏢 Vedanta Living Bowmanville
📍 Canada