Executive Chef Would you like to fill the time withfulfillingwork for Seniors? Work for a Premier Retirement Community and employer in Vaughan Enjoy market-competitive salary and health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay and more! You have a passion to raise the bar in the retirement industry.

You're an energetic, motivated leader who inspires others to deliver the highest standards of performance, hospitality, and customer service. What do you get when a team of experienced industry professionals combine their passion and decide it is time to raise the bar in the retirement living industry? VA Retirement Communities.

We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. As the Executive Chef, you will assume full responsibility for kitchen operations — overseeing your culinary team and directing the preparation of all meals within the Community. Reporting to the Community Director, you will be empowered to manage all aspects of the kitchen while continuously improving the dining experience, quality standards, and team environment.

VAlicious Program and ensuring meals are delicious, nutritious, and consistently exceptional for our Community Members. Select and develop recipes to attract and satisfy potential and existing Community Members Manage kitchen within budget allowance for both expense and labour; Create 5 week menu plans that incorporate the Canada's Food Guide Work closely with the Culinary Services Manager to deliver superior service to the Community Members Assists in Team Member supervision,



optimizing individual and team performance through effective leadership, mentoring, and direction Establish food presentation techniques and quality standards Standardize production of recipes to ensure consistent quality; Adhere to all proper handling, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods Maintain impeccable personal hygiene as well as high work, health and safety standards 3-5 years of Kitchen/Culinary Management experience ~ Preferred experience in the Health Field or Retirement Home Industry. ~ Red Seal Certification required ~ Kitchen management and protocols experience a definite asset. ~ Must have experience with operating multiple kitchens/serveries ~ Previous experience with control food cost, menu development, and development of culinary team required ~ Must be innovative and creative in menu ideas for adult population ~ Strong customer orientation to older adults ~ Must possess solid leadership and communication skills ~ Ability to work flexible hours and some weekends. VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. VA Retirement Communities requires that all new Team Members are vaccinated for COVID-19.

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement's obligations under the OntarioHuman Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.

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