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McCarthy Place Retirement Residence located in Stratford, Ontario is seeking an Executive Chef to join our team!
The Executive Chef will play a key role in delivering high-quality food with a hands-on approach when needed, ensuring it is prepared and served in a professional, safe, and efficient manner. They will be responsible for meeting the needs of residents and exceeding their expectations. The ideal candidate will bring a broad range of culinary knowledge, strong practical experience, the ability to lead a talented kitchen team, and a genuine passion for engaging with seniors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Communicates with team members about menu needs, therapeutic diets, events, and other important information.
- Conducts walk-through of kitchen to assess cleanliness, assesses stock and production status; determines production needs, and ingredient supply.
- Ensures proper safety and sanitation procedures are upheld by all team members
- Assists in kitchen hiring, routine written performance appraisals, discipline and terminations.
- Teaches culinary skills and proper technique, trains and supervises team members on all kitchen procedures; teaches and coaches while correcting team members.
- Operates and maintains the working order of all kitchen equipment.
- Meet with residents and families to discuss dietary habits, review suggestions, and resolve any concerns.
- Communicates and maintains a good working relationship with all departments.
What We Are Looking For:
- Red Seal preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of Culinary Management experience.
- Strong knowledge and attention to detail on kitchen operations, with ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
- Previous experience in a healthcare, retirement residence, or similar setting is an asset.
- Demonstrates exceptional energy and stamina; upholds the highest quality standards for food, service management and kitchen operations.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, as might sometimes be required.
If interested, please submit your resume for review.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.
We are committed to providing accommodation in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request.
The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit your application, please contact us.
