Culinary Manager

Cogir Senior Living•Saskatoon, SK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today! Are you a culinary leader with passion? Do you love to create and entertain? Embrace the role of Culinary Manager and become a values-driven leader adept at managing our culinary and dining department. Your flair for creativity and culinary expertise will come to the forefront as you recruit, train, and oversee a team of exceptional culinary and service professionals. Operating with an eye on cost efficiency, you'll collaborate to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to our residents, marked by excellent service, diverse menus, premium ingredients, and impeccable presentation. Your adept management style will motivate your team, ensuring a shared commitment to our values and an elevated dining experience. As the next Culinary Manager, you will be responsible for planning themed buffets and meals as well as managing both front and back of house! Discover a unique balance through our culinary roles, offering a space for your creativity to flourish while maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle. Join us to rediscover the joy of cooking and serving, making a meaningful impact on seniors' lives with a job that values creativity and work-life equilibrium. Your collaboration will extend to working closely with the Executive Director, National Director and Regional Managers of Culinary and residents to translate culinary visions into actionable plans, fostering alignment and successful execution. You'll adeptly lead a team, oversee financials, and prioritize resident satisfaction for a cohesive, high-achieving culinary operation. Leveraging your creative culinary prowess, you'll craft an exceptional dining experience that garners distinction as the "Best In Class," elevating meal quality and presentation. Your multifaceted role encompasses collaboration, effective management, hands-on guidance, compliance assurance, relationship cultivation, and culinary innovation. By embodying these aspects, you'll significantly contribute to the success of our culinary program and enhance the overall satisfaction of our residents and stakeholders.

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 Certification
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
Preferably 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

Planning themed buffets and meals
Managing both front and back of house
Recruit, train, and oversee a team of exceptional culinary and service professionals
Deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to our residents
Collaborate with the Executive Director, National Director and Regional Managers of Culinary and residents
Lead a team
Oversee financials
Prioritize resident satisfaction
Craft an exceptional dining experience
Ensure compliance
Cultivate relationships
Drive culinary innovation