Chef de Cuisine (Full-Time)

PARC Retirement Living•Kelowna, BC

1d•CA$75,000 - CA$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

PARC Retirement Living is seeking a creative and energetic Chef de Cuisine to join their Cristalina PARC team in Kelowna. This is a full-time, permanent, benefited position with a salary range of $75,000 - $90,000. PARC communities are designed for independent senior living, offering residents a comfortable and vibrant community with amenities like fine dining, fitness activities, and arts and culture. The dining experience at PARC is fast-paced and service-oriented, comparable to high-end restaurants, but with the added warmth of being a resident's home. As a Chef de Cuisine, you will be a leader on the Food and Beverage team, responsible for creating an exceptional dining experience, preparing high-quality dishes, designing menus that meet budget and dietary needs, managing supplies and inventories, and leading and developing kitchen staff. You will also collaborate with the Active Living Manager to create social and culinary events and ensure all kitchen sanitation and safety measures are maintained.

Requirements

You’re a culinary leader and artist who knows dining and restaurant management inside-out.
You’re an expert in recruiting, training, motivating, and managing high-performance culinary teams.
You have a diploma or certificate in Food Services Management and Red Seal certification.
You have at least five years of experience in a hospitality leadership role or senior-living environment – or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
You’re an excellent communicator, decision-maker, and mentor.
You have current First Aid, CPR, Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS certifications.
You understand and respect the needs of seniors, their families, and other professional services engaged with our residents.
Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.

Responsibilities

Creating an incredible dining experience for our residents and guests at all levels.
Preparing beautifully plated dishes that meet the highest standards in food safety, culinary artistry, and portion control.
Designing inspired seasonal and special menus that our residents love – while meeting budgets and including delicious vegetarian, low calorie/fat and PARC SMART options.
Setting budgets, purchasing supplies, and maintaining inventories.
Recruiting, training, managing, motivating and evaluating employees to perform their duties safely, professionally, courteously, and efficiently.
Supporting PARC’s marketing efforts, as well as Active Living programs – by working closely with the Active Living Manager to create social and culinary events.
Overseeing all kitchen sanitation and safety measures, including proper storage of food, supplies, and chemicals.