Culinary Manager

**This is a golden opportunity to be part of something really special**

Did you know that it is possible to have the best of both worlds? Join the culinary team at Bloom Retirement Community and you will discover why so many great people from the culinary industry chose to work in a retirement community Food creativity, stable, regular work schedule, job security, etc. And there’s even more Brand new kitchen with all the latest equipment and the unique opportunity to be part of building your own team to use it Tempted yet?

**Location Name** : Bloom Lindsay

**Location City** : Lindsay

**Job Status** : Permanent: Full Time

**Job Schedule** : Day time

**Hours per week** : 40

Located in the City of Lindsay, Bloom Retirement Community is looking for a Culinary Manager Chef - to fill a permanent full-time day (40h) position. All services in the organization are designed to meet the needs and well-being of our residents. Create and play with flavours, textures and presentations to make a positive impact in our resident’s life

**Specifically, your daily life with us will look like**:

- Take charge of culinary department, develop varied, colorful and tasty menus
- Ensure and optimize quality standards in the use of food
- Collaborate with the kitchen staff to ensure great teamwork
- Maintain inventory of food, utensils and equipment
- Develop and maintain a food cost budget
- Perform meal preparation while supervising and mobilizing staff in the kitchen
- Use products and equipment according to the safety, quality, hygiene and cleanliness rules and standards in effect
- Cleaning of the kitchen equipment
- Visual aspect of meals
- Providing direction to the staff regarding prep work, plating of food and the orientation of new employees
- Perform other related duties as assigned

**The ideal person has**:

- A passion and drive for culinary creation
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to motivate
- Ability to develop relationships
- Strong customer service approach
- Developed communication skills
- Good judgment and priority management
- Good sense of organization
- Experience with hospitality/cruise ship lines

**Required qualifications**:

- Grade 12 minimum education required
- Red Seal designation or graduate of a recognized college food preparation program
- Strong computer skills
- A professional studies diploma in institutional cuisine or equivalent
- At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a large restoration's volume
- Strong written and spoken English

**What will you be offered**:

- Opportunity to create and develop the culinary department
- Laptop
- Cellular phone
- Employee Benefit Package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick leave program Vacation package
- Free meals
- Activities, gifts and substantial discounts from the Social Club
- Stimulating culinary challenges and competitions
- Free parking
- Career opportunities
- Recognition program
- Human management approach

COGIR is composed of over 16 000 individuals with a passion for real estate who are motivated by the need to improve people’s lives.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- large meal volume: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal endorsement (preferred)

Work Location: In person