Culinary Specialist

Renascent is seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to join our team in a residential setting. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cook to work closely with the Head Cook and contribute to the health, wellbeing, and recovery of our clients.

• Prepare nutritious and appealing meals for approximately 25-30 clients and up to 10 staff members/volunteers on a daily basis.
• Responsible for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals as well as the preparation of nutritious snacks as required.
• Maintain a sanitary and orderly kitchen and report shortages, missing utensils, and equipment in need of repair to the House Manager in a timely manner.
• Ensure the security of consumables and manage the dispensing of items such as milk to guests.

• Rotating shifts which include Saturdays and Sundays.
• Cooperate with special events/functions.

• Demonstrated experience with cooking in a residential setting.
• Good knowledge of food preparation and storage.
• Good knowledge of cleaning/chemical storage.
• Organizational skills to properly manage the kitchen under the direction of the House Manager.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively with all staff members.
• A high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding our clients.
• Must have the required skills in food preparation.
• Must have a minimum of one to three years of experience in the food services industry.
• Must have a Food Handler Certificate.
• A certificate in Food Preparation from a community college is an asset.

The estimated salary range for this position is $40,000 - $60,000 per year, based on industry standards and location.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their application package, including a cover letter, on or before the desired deadline.