chef

Job Summary: St. Charles Village, an independent retirement community, is looking for a skilled Part-time Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and food handling. As a Part-time Chef within our culinary team, you will oversee all kitchen operations to ensure high-quality, nutritious and delicious homemade meals are offered to our residents. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and the ability to deliver exceptional meals while working independently with the support of the serving staff. Job Duties ? candidate must have experience in the following: - Hands on working experience as a Chef including cooking and preparing of meals; - Control portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets quantity expectations - Ensures cleaning and maintenance schedules in conjunction with manufacturer instructions for all equipment; - Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed and informs the Dietary Manager of items required - Collaborate with management/residents to develop new recipes and menu items; - Maintain a clean and organized kitchen; - Ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with established recipes and quality standards; - Ensure consistency and high-quality presentation of food preparation including cooking and plating; - Manage kitchen operations during service hours, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery of meals; - Strong knowledge of food handling, preparation techniques, and kitchen equipment operation Qualifications: - Culinary degree from a recognized Institute of Culinary Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience; - Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary experience including creating dishes from scratch; - Proven experience as a Chef working on their own - Knowledge of federal, provincial, city and occupational health and safety requirements - Goal and service oriented - Very strong oral and written communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of guests, employees, and management - Must have experience and be proficient in production cooking - Must be innovative, detail oriented and quality conscious - Current Safe Food Handling certification - Ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds - Ability to stand and be mobile for an excess of 8 hours - Valid Driver?s license and own method of transportation a must If you are a passionate chef with exceptional culinary skills and the ability to contribute positively to team success, we invite you to apply for the position of Part-time Chef. If helping to create memorable dining experiences for our residents and their families interests you, we look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: $24.65 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Discounted or free food * Flexible schedule * On-site parking * Paid time off Flexible language requirement: * French not required Experience: * Cooking: 5 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Food Handler Certification (preferred) Work Location: In person