At Verve Senior Living, we’re driven by a shared commitment to creating meaningful experiences for the older adults we serve. Our teams bring passion, creativity, and heart to everything they do, and it shows in our culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We’re proud to have received Canada's Best Managed Award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, reflecting our dedication to service, leadership, and care. What truly sets us apart are the people who choose to build their careers here. Whether you're supporting our residences or contributing within our corporate community, your work plays an important role in helping seniors live longer, better and you’ll be supported by a team that believes in growing together, celebrating success, and having fun along the way."From Passion to Profession: Turn Your Love for Cooking into a Fulfilling Career with Us!" If you’re looking for a place where your work has real impact, and where you can thrive personally and professionally, we’d love to meet you!
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE
Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager/Head Chef, is responsible for the preparation and garnishing of attractively plated, nutritious meals for residents and guests.
BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum grade 12 education.
• Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Quantity Cooking and Food Preparation at a Cook I or Cook II level.
• Must have Safe Food Handler's certificate.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
• Red Seal will be given preference but not required
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares and produces all meals and catered services as per the posted menu, following HACCP principles.
• Assists in menu planning and recipe development by providing input on resident acceptability.
• Assist in the control of food cost and wastage.
• Collects, labels and stores food samples from each meal.
• Ensures that menu changes are approved by the dining services manager.
• Presents appetizing and appealing meals to the resident and ensuring that the appropriate temperature of the food is documented and maintained (hot food hot, cold food cold).
• Ensures that dining service attendants demonstrate sanitation, safety and infection control procedures.
• Replaces staff for call-in.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Prepares, receives, and stores food purchases and supply orders.
• Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and safety of all kitchen equipment.
• Monitors risks such as correct food temperatures, fridge and freezer temperatures, dish and pot washing temperatures,
• Monitors food quality, quantity, appearance and portion size.
• Participates in departmental in-services.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or delegated by the dining services manager/head chef or other members of the residences management team.
• Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, Uses appropriate lines of communication with management staff.