Ruby Restaurant Chef - Waterloo, Canada - Schlegel Villages

Schlegel Villages

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Our Village at University Gates has an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join our Team.

You can be you while being a part of our family.

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents' satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience.

We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously:
"to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident".

The Ruby chef is a hands on chef role that will supervise the culinary team in our Ruby kitchen and support the Ruby service team in partnership with other Hospitality Supervisors.

Our Ruby chef will develop, cook and prepare village and branded menus under the guidance of the Director of Hospitality (DOH).

The Ruby is our 10th floor dining room offering lunch and dinner in a fully licenced casual atmosphere.

Chefs at Schlegel Villages create exceptional mealtime experiences for our residents and their families through the provision of delicious meals, catered events, internal delivery programs, themed dinners and more.

To be successful as our new Ruby Chef, you will:

Have a passion for menu and recipe development regularly developing new features, seasonal items, etc. that support the branded menu guidelines
Knowledge of cost control
Plan a rotation of meals to support the internal delivery program
Experience in coaching and developing a team
Develop a rapport with returning residents and family
Be a graduate of Chef Training or Culinary Management Diploma from an accredited college or equivalent related experience
Possess a food safety certification
Possess a Smart Serve
Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village
Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the Chef role

It would be an asset if our new Chef has:

Acquired a Red Seal designation
Possesses an understanding of therapeutic diets
Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, regulations and best practices applicable to senior living

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:

Ongoing training and personal growth opportunities
Benefits and access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
Vacation
Discounts at Village Services
Team appreciation events
Access to The Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
Retirement Savings

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Licenses & Certifications:
Required