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Executive Chef/Dining Services Manager – Credit River Jobs in Mississauga, ON at Verve Senior Living
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Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Want to join us?
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
Under the direction of the general manager, is responsible for the dietary services of residents in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and standards of the residence. Ensures all nutritional and special diet requirements are met in providing appetizing meals and snacks.
BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS
Must have the Smart Serve Certification.
Minimum Grade 12. Completion of Cooks Journeyman papers or equivalent and/or completion of Food and Beverage course and current membership in the Food Service Supervisors Association is required.
A minimum of two years experience in volume food preparation at a Cook I or Cook II level and/or supervision in a hotel/restaurant or institutional setting will be given preference.
Must be able to communicate, both written and orally, in the English language. Must be familiar with computerized on line ordering systems and dietary software.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in and contributes to the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program.
Recruits, selects, hires and orientates staff in the dining services department.
Conducts employee appraisals of staff during probationary period and on an annual basis.
Participates in the Diversicare menu planning process. Ensures that menu modifications are made to suit the resident needs.
Decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures changes are recorded according to departmental procedures.
Monitors and controls wastage. Monitors dining room attendance as well as tray service requests, if any.
Provides direction for scheduled work duties and routines ensuring that residence procedures and standards are maintained. Ensures that service provided in dining room meets the expectations of the residence.
Prepares food for residents and guests on scheduled days in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations, the planned menu and methods best suited for the nutritional quality and appearance of the food.
Seeks comments and recommendations for residents, families and staff as to ways to improve meals and service. Ensures appropriate action is taken in response to concerns expressed by residents, their families or staff.
Chairs the food meetings for residents. Provides a review and action plan based upon the comments of the previous month.
Plans, organizes and directs catering functions in conjunction with marketing coordinator and/or recreation services manager. Seeks possible opportunities to provide catering, special functions, to residents, family and community.
Conducts regular meetings with departmental staff for purposes of problem solving and training.
Ensures that in-service and training programs are provided for all dietary staff. Conducts and participates in staff development.
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Title: Executive Chef/Dining Services Manager – Credit River
Company: Verve Senior Living
Location: Mississauga, ON
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