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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Executive Chef will lead and develop the culinary team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistent food quality. They are responsible for overseeing daily food service, coordinating catering events, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to meet residents' dietary needs.
Job details
About the Opportunity Location: Etobicoke, Ontario Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: $75,000 annually Schedule: Rotational Stellar Personnel is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for a permanent, full-time leadership opportunity within a senior living and care environment in Etobicoke, Ontario. This role is ideal for a culinary professional with strong leadership skills, experience in high-volume food preparation, and a commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences while meeting residents’ dietary and nutritional needs. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to apply through Stellar Personnel. Our recruitment team will review applications and contact qualified candidates regarding the next steps in the selection process. Requirements Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, and support the culinary team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistent food quality. Oversee daily food service operations and ensure appropriate service standards are maintained. Coordinate catering services for internal and external events. Contribute to menu planning and development. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to accommodate therapeutic diets and dietary modifications based on residents’ medical needs. Promote a safe, professional, and collaborative kitchen environment. Qualifications and Requirements Red Seal Journeyman certification. Current, recognized Advanced Food Safety certification. Minimum of 5–7 years of experience as a chef. At least 2 years of leadership experience in food services. Experience with high-volume food preparation in hospitality, senior living, or long-term care. Ability to lead a culinary team and maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and service. Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and, where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check. Assets: Previous food service management experience. Training or coursework related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care. Benefits Compensation and Benefits Annual salary of CA$75,000 Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits. Employee and Family Assistance Program. Life, travel, and other insurance coverage. Employer-matched retirement savings program. Paid vacation accrual. Free onsite parking. Access to employee discounts, professional development, and continuing education opportunities.
What you’ll do
The Executive Chef will lead and develop the culinary team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistent food quality. They are responsible for overseeing daily food service, coordinating catering events, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to meet residents' dietary needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Red Seal Journeyman certification and an Advanced Food Safety certification. A minimum of 5–7 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role, is required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee and family assistance program
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Employer-matched retirement savings program
- Paid vacation
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discounts
- Professional development
- Continuing education opportunities
Listed skills
- Budgeting · Preferred
- Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
- Food safety · Preferred
- Staff Development · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Culinary leadership
- High-volume food preparation
- Menu planning
- Catering coordination
- Therapeutic diet management
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations management
- Staff development
- Budgeting
- Regulatory compliance
- Management
- Operations
- Leadership
- Service Standards
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Long-Term Care
- Discounts And Allowances
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Food Services
- Senior Living
- Food Safety Certification
- Culinary Arts
- Food Quality Assurance And Control
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Healthcare
- Executive Chef
- Chefs
- Chefs and Head Cooks
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