Executive Chef

**_At Cherry Park, you can enjoy both mountain views and lake-side sights. Enjoy the street markets and festivals of Penticton, which has all the charm a of a small town, yet is only two-blocks from the downtown_**

**_Permanent Part Time_**

**_*$1500.00 Signing Bonus_**

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us

The Executive Chef is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Executive Chef your typical day will impact in the following ways:

- Supporting Hospitality Style Dining Service through superior food production practices, plate presentation and garnishing by following the menus and resident prescribed diet information, setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation, following standardized recipes at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities.
- Providing direction to food and beverage team members in basic food preparation procedures, prep work, plating of food and assisting in the orientation of new food and beverage team members.
- Alerting Team Leader of problems that impact food quality and service and makes recommendations about corrective actions.
- In the absence of the Team Leader, assumes responsibility for departmental operations including team member replacement, makes menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers, and maintains records as directed.
- Assisting with monthly food inventory count.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

- Grade 12 minimum education required.
- Red Seal designation required or graduate of a recognized college food preparation program willing to Red Seal certify.
- A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the Hospitality or Retirement Residence industry.
- A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and Smart Serve certificate.
- Ability to work to deadline and flexible to work shifts (weekends, evenings, etc.).
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

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**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Penticton, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)