Executive Chef - Alliston, Canada - Sienna Senior Living

Sienna Senior Living
Sienna Senior Living
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Alliston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef will lead the culinary team to elevate food offerings and ensure a consistently high standard of food safety and cleanliness.


What We Offer:
We are a purpose driven organization.

We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work.

And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members' financial, personal and professional needs:


  • Worklife balance our structured schedule ensures you can balance your passion for cooking with ample time for personal pursuits and family life in the evening
  • A competitive salary and vacation package
  • Health & Dental benefits program
  • RRSP with employer match
  • Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
  • Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
  • A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs
  • Relocation may apply

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead the culinary team with a handson approach in selecting, planning, organizing and supervising kitchen operations, ensuring high productivity and optimal utilization of their skills
  • Ensure every dish served is not only fresh and tasty but also visually plated, complemented by attentive and warm service that always comes with a smile
  • Regularly solicit and value feedback from residents to continuously enhancing the dining experience
  • Evaluate performance and production quality, and proactively implement necessary adjustments to elevate the standard of service
  • Be actively involved in the daily kitchen activities, dedicating at least 50% of your time to handson participation in food preparation and operations, providing guidance and assistance to the kitchen team as needed
  • Regularly assess team performance to ensure culinary objectives are met and quality standards are maintained
  • Prepare and maintain essential records, including invoices, reports, and statistics, in line with Aspira policies and regulatory requirements. Ensure all documentation is accurate and uptodate

Who you are:

  • Possess a degree or diploma in culinary arts, complemented by a certification in food safety
  • Bring 35 years of rich experience in retirement living, hospitality or related sector, with significant time in a leadership roles such as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager
  • Demonstrate a proven ability to lead, train and motivate a culinary team, fostering an environment of learning and growth. Excellent communication skills are a must, facilitating clear interactions with both team members and residents
  • Have handson experience in managing kitchen budgets, controlling food costs and efficiently ordering supplies
  • Maintain a strong focus on resident satisfaction, understanding that meals are a central part of the residents' daily experience
  • Excel in adapting to changing situations, solving problems quickly, and balancing multiple tasks

What you need to know:

  • You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province
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