Executive Chef (WC1244)

Executive Chef

WestCana is looking for strong, experienced Full-time Executive Chef in Vancouver.

Job Summary:

The Executive Chef will work in the Culinary Services Team within the Jewish Community Long Term Care Home, following Kosher guidelines for cooking & serving.

The salary for this role is dependent on experience, $65,000-$68,000.

Executive Chef Must Haves:

• Current qualifications as a Chef with experience in a volume food preparation, preferably within a health care environment.
• Maintains Valid Foodsafe Level 1 and 2 Certification.
• Must have a working knowledge of HACCP.
• Holds and Maintains Valid certification in WHMIS.
• A negative TB test or chest x-ray within the last six months or ability to pass TB clearance documents.
• Clear Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector, through the Ministry of Justice upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.

What WestCana will offer you:

• Competitive Salary.
• 4 weeks vacation and 10 days of sick entitlement, as we believe in employees’ well being.
• 100% company paid Extended Health & Dental package that includes Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Out of Country Emergency Care.
• Internal opportunities for growth and development, since we believe in promoting from within.
• Educational opportunities where we will fund your education, if approved, to help advance your career with us.
• A Talent Management Program where we will grow and develop you into supervisor and managerial roles, if desired.
• A fun environment with company events and activities. We celebrate site anniversaries, years of service, professional appreciations, staff appreciation events and an annual Holiday party.  

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Participates in menu creation
• Prepares and/or assists in monitoring the preparation of daily and special event menu plans, following all dietary orders/modifications. 
• Assist in preparing inventory, month end report, weekly receivers’ reports and audits, with action plans to remedy any audits not meeting standards. 
• Purchase and store inventory, monitoring operating expenditures, and adhere to WestCana inventory control systems to maximize savings and minimize waste.
• Ensuring all phases of food preparation and service meets or exceeds health and safety requirements
  • i.e. Community Care Facility Act, WHMIS, WCB, provincial safety standards, etc.
• Ensure Food Safety and Quality, observational & any other necessary audits are completed as required.
• Attend meetings and participate on various committees as required.
• Manages safety of team members; safety concerns reported, investigations, documentation, as well as Employee Incidents/Injuries. 
• Assist with providing regular training / in-services to your workers, and measure the effectiveness of the training
• Ensures adherence to Infection Control Practices and provides education to Staff as required for Outbreak and basic infection control practices.

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today! 

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