Site Leader - Food Services (Chef)

GEF Portal

$73K — $91K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Alberta recognized Journeyman Certificate in cooking (Red Seal required)
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory culinary experience
  • Food Safe Certification
  • Knowledge of food production, quality control, and inventory management
  • Experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably with seniors
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems

Responsibilities

  • Oversee kitchen and dining room operations, supervising and training staff.
  • Plan and budget balanced menus according to the Canada Food Guide.
  • Assist in planning special events and prepare main meals.
  • Perform administrative duties like scheduling and inventory management.
  • Contribute to health and safety compliance regulations.
  • Gather feedback from residents to improve dining experiences.
  • Ensure proper food storage and effective inventory management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage
  • Health spending account
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Participation in the LAPP pension plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid training for health and safety certification
  • Company-covered criminal record checks
Full Job Description


Details: Full Time, Days, 37.50 hours per week, 9:30AM to 5:30PM, 3 week rotational schedule

Pay Scale: $35.28 - $44.05 per hour

Location: At any of our GEF lodge locations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee kitchen and dining room operations, including supervision, training, and coaching of staff.
  • Plan balanced menus, ensuring compliance with the Canada Food Guide, and Order groceries and kitchen-related purchases within a set budget.
  • Assist in planning special events and cooking main meals
  • Perform administrative duties, including performance evaluations, scheduling, submitting timesheets, invoice approval, and monthly inventory management.
  • Contribute to health and safety program administration, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Foster positive dining experiences by gathering feedback from residents and implementing improvements to food offerings.
  • Oversee food supplies, equipment, and inventory management, ensuring proper food storage and cost-effective practices.
  • Ensure proper meal presentation, portioning, and maintain high quality control standards.
  • Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
  • Perform other site-specific duties as required to ensure smooth kitchen and dining room operations.

Experience/Education Preferences:
  • Alberta recognized Journeyman Certificate in cooking. (Red Seal is required)
  • Minimum of 5 years of Experience in a supervisory culinary role is required.
  • Food Safe Certification required.
  • Knowledge of food production, quality control, and inventory management systems.
  • Experience in a commercial kitchen environment and with seniors preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems.

Other Requirements:
  • Strong customer service skills, including respectful interaction with residents, families, staff, and contractors.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work under pressure.
  • Availability to work weekends and public holidays as needed.
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., perform repetitive motion tasks, and stand/walk for extended periods.

What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
    • Medical and Dental Coverage
    • Health Spending Account
    • Disability Insurance
    • Life Insurance
  • Participation in the LAPP Pension Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Training, including Health & Safety certification and hands-on, role-specific learning
  • Company-covered Criminal Record Checks

Internal applicants: Please advise your supervisor or manager of your intent to apply.

This job competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

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