Culinary Manager

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! Salary Range: 60,000 - 70,000 Annual.

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.

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 equity. 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. Perks And Benefits For The Culinary Manager Competitive Compensation Package: as a Culinary Manager you will enjoy a lucrative compensation package reflecting your experience and eligibility for our department manager bonus plan, with opportunities for annual merit increases. Comprehensive Onboarding and Training: we provide an extensive onboarding program designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for excellence.

Coaching and Mentoring: you will work closely with our Regional and National teams, receiving guidance, support and mentorship to reach your full potential. Dedicated Support: you will have access to dedicated staff and resources – from administrative to operational, legal and finance – to ensure your success. Flexible Benefits Plan: you will benefit from medical, dental and health coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and an RRSP‑matching program.

Generous Time Off: you will start with three weeks of vacation per year, plus additional sick and personal days for a healthy work‑life balance. Rewards and Recognition: we value your efforts through service awards and celebration stations. Career Growth Opportunities: outstanding performance may lead to regional or national positions, allowing you to broaden your impact.

Now that you know a bit about the role and our perks and benefits, we are eager to learn more about your skills and experience. Here is what we look for. Skills For Success Culinary knowledge and experience with cooking techniques to create high‑quality dishes Strong leadership to inspire your team Dedication to mentoring and coaching a team of culinary professionals Time management with the ability to multi‑task Strong attention to detail, quality and taste Clear and open communication Customer/resident focused Innovative thinking with effective solution development 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 Your Experience Red Seal Certification is an asset, signifying advanced culinary expertise and proficiency Several years of experience as a professional chef, progressing through various kitchen roles Prior supervisory or leadership role within a culinary setting, including roles such as Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor or Lead Cook, preferably in a unionized environment Post‑secondary education in culinary management or a related field Valid Food Safety/Food Handler’s Certification, demonstrating a commitment to safety and hygiene Understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and ingredient handling Smart Serve Certification or provincial equivalent, attesting to responsible service of alcoholic beverages Strong computer skills for inventory management, menu planning software, and communication Familiarity with budgeting, cost control, inventory management and optimizing food costs Experience working in retirement living is considered an asset Must provide a current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with us but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range. #J-18808-Ljbffr