Sous Chef

Job summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals while ensuring dietary needs and cultural preferences are met for residents. They also provide direction to the food and beverage team and maintain departmental operations in the absence of the team leader.

Job details

Sous Chef Waterford Kingston Rate of Pay: $25 per hour This posting is for a new position. At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect. Why you belong here: 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. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs: • A competitive salary and vacation package • Health & Dental benefits program • 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 What you’ll be doing: You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Sous Chef, you will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while gaining an understanding of residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and cultural considerations. You will contribute to creating enjoyable dining experiences that support residents’ health and well-being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day. What makes you a great fit? • Supporting Hospitality Style Dining Service through superior food production practices, plate presentation and garnishing by following the menus and resident prescribed diet information, setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation, following standardized recipes at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities • Providing direction to food and beverage team members in basic food preparation procedures, prep work, plating of food and assisting in the orientation of new food and beverage team members • Alerting team leader to problems that impact food quality and service and makes recommendations about corrective actions • In the absence of the team leader, assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers, and maintains records as directed • Assisting with monthly food inventory count • Performing other duties as assigned What you need to know: • Grade 12 minimum education required • Red Seal designation required or graduate of a recognized college food preparation program willing to Red Seal certify • A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the Hospitality or Retirement Residence industry • Ability to work to deadline and flexible to work shifts (weekends, evenings, etc.) • A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and/or Smart Serve certificate • You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit • You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check • Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

What you’ll do

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals while ensuring dietary needs and cultural preferences are met for residents. They also provide direction to the food and beverage team and maintain departmental operations in the absence of the team leader.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and a Red Seal designation or a recognized college food preparation diploma. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in volume food preparation within the hospitality or retirement industry is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Vacation package • Health and dental benefits program • Share ownership and reward program • Employee share purchase plan • Continuous learning and growth

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food production
• Plate presentation
• Garnishing
• Menu planning
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Team leadership
• Volume food preparation
• Catering
• Special event preparation
• Dietary needs management
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Employment Equity
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Continuous Development
• Food Plating And Presentation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Operations
• Senior Living

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Sous Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks