Culinary Team Future Opportunities- Regina

Cogir Senior Living•Regina, SK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living is seeking passionate and creative culinary leaders for future opportunities in Regina. As a values-driven leader, you will manage the culinary and dining department, recruiting, training, and overseeing a team of professionals. You will operate with cost efficiency to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to residents, focusing on excellent service, diverse menus, premium ingredients, and impeccable presentation. Your management style will motivate the team towards shared values and an elevated dining experience. This role offers a balance for creativity and a fulfilling lifestyle, allowing you to rediscover the joy of cooking and serving seniors. You will collaborate with the Executive Director, National Director, Regional Managers of Culinary, and residents to translate culinary visions into actionable plans. Your responsibilities include leading a team, overseeing financials, and prioritizing resident satisfaction to ensure a cohesive, high-achieving culinary operation. You will craft an exceptional dining experience recognized as "Best In Class," elevating meal quality and presentation. Your role encompasses collaboration, effective management, hands-on guidance, compliance assurance, relationship cultivation, and culinary innovation, contributing significantly to the culinary program's success and resident satisfaction.

Requirements

Culinary knowledge and experience with cooking techniques to create high-quality dishes.
Strong leadership to inspire your team.
Dedicated to mentoring and coaching a team of culinary professionals.
Time management with the strong ability to multi-task.
Strong attention to detail, quality, and taste.
Clear and open communication.
Customer/resident focused.
Innovative thinking with the ability to analyze a situation and develop effective solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
Able to remain composed under pressure.
Willingness to stay up to date on newest culinary trends.
Basic financial knowledge.
Several years of experience as a professional chef, progressing through various kitchen roles.
Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a culinary setting.
Possession of a valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certificate.
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.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Red Seal Certification is an asset.
Prior experience in a unionized environment.
Post-secondary education in the field of culinary management or a related field.
Experience working in retirement living is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and oversee a team of culinary and service professionals.
Operate with cost efficiency to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience.
Collaborate to deliver excellent service, diverse menus, premium ingredients, and impeccable presentation.
Motivate the team to ensure a shared commitment to values and an elevated dining experience.
Collaborate with the Executive Director, National Director, Regional Managers of Culinary, and residents to translate culinary visions into actionable plans.
Lead a team, oversee financials, and prioritize resident satisfaction.
Craft an exceptional dining experience recognized as "Best In Class."
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
Cultivate positive relationships with residents, team members, and stakeholders.
Innovate culinary offerings and enhance meal quality and presentation.