Role overview

GEF Seniors Housing is the largest provider of affordable supportive living residences for low to moderate income seniors in Alberta. As a leading provider of safe, affordable, quality accommodations, we offer competitive salaries & excellent working conditions for our team of employees, and the opportunity to positively contribute to our clients’ quality of life.
Details: Full Time, Days, 37.50 hours per week, 9:30AM to 5:30PM, 3 week rotational schedule
Pay Scale: $35.28 - $44.05 per hour
Location: At any of our GEF lodge locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee kitchen and dining room operations, including supervision, training, and coaching of staff.
Plan balanced menus, ensuring compliance with the Canada Food Guide, and Order groceries and kitchen-related purchases within a set budget.
Assist in planning special events and cooking main meals
Perform administrative duties, including performance evaluations, scheduling, submitting timesheets, invoice approval, and monthly inventory management.
Contribute to health and safety program administration, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Foster positive dining experiences by gathering feedback from residents and implementing improvements to food offerings.
Oversee food supplies, equipment, and inventory management, ensuring proper food storage and cost-effective practices.
Ensure proper meal presentation, portioning, and maintain high quality control standards.
Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
Perform other site-specific duties as required to ensure smooth kitchen and dining room operations.

Experience/Education Preferences:

Alberta recognized Journeyman Certificate in cooking. (Red Seal is required)
Minimum of 5 years of Experience in a supervisory culinary role is required.
Food Safe Certification required.
Knowledge of food production, quality control, and inventory management systems.
Experience in a commercial kitchen environment and with seniors preferred.
Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems.

Other Requirements:

Strong customer service skills, including respectful interaction with residents, families, staff, and contractors.
Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work under pressure.
Availability to work weekends and public holidays as needed.
Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., perform repetitive motion tasks, and stand/walk for extended periods.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:

Medical and Dental Coverage
Health Spending Account
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance

Participation in the LAPP Pension Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Training, including Health & Safety certification and hands-on, role-specific learning
Company-covered Criminal Record Checks

Internal applicants: Please advise your supervisor or manager of your intent to apply.

This job competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records check.