Manager Culinary Services/Executive Chef

The Wexford, in Tsawwassen, is part of the Bria Communities family, a private, locally-owned group of retirement living residences in Langley and Tsawwassen.

We offer two supportive options where seniors enjoy lives enriched with purpose, friendship and happiness-independent living and long-term BriaCareTM Centres.

Our mission is to work together to create safe and vibrant communities where choices are valued and seniors live active and purposeful lives.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Manager, Culinary Services/Executive Chef is responsible for the effective management of the Food Services Department according to established objectives and policies.

Responsibilities for the operations include menu planning, budget preparation and management, organizing work assignments and supervising culinary and serving staff.

• Develops, implements, controls and evaluates departmental systems, goals, objectives, policies and procedures in a timely manner and ensures that the required standards are maintained.
• Adapts to the changing needs of the residents and embraces the BriaCuisineTM program.
• In conjunction with the dietitian, ensures that the nutritional and therapeutic requirements of the residents are met through menu planning and standardized recipes in accordance with required standards
• Maintains departmental budget control by implementing the management policies and procedures of purchasing, ordering, stock and inventory control including food and small wares. Approves purchases electronically, and monitors expenditures.
• Interview and hires qualified personnel and provide orientation of new employees as required
• Defines work routines, assigns workloads, and arranges departmental staff scheduling, and approves payroll electronically.
• Motivate and evaluates employee performance and recommends / approves plans for employee development / improvement
• Using recognized recipes leads the culinary team to prepare and cook well balanced and delicious hot and cold entrees, baked goods and desserts.
• Uses all methods / procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking to provide residents with a variety of meals.
• Tests food items for food palatability and temperature and adjusts accordingly.
• Prepares special entrees, short orders or catered items as required.
• Operates cooking equipment in a safe, proper manner. Checks equipment and cooking area after use to ensure safety requirements are maintained. Ensures all culinary equipment is maintained in a proper working order.
• Ensures safety and hygiene practice/procedures are adhered to and assists in maintaining quality assurance standards.
• Ensures maintenance of food rotations in storage in order to minimize food spoilage and waste
• Conducts staff in service and attends approved work-related conferences and seminars.
• Ensures-residents' rights of privacy and confidentiality are maintained, except in the proper operation of the business.
• Participates as a member of the management team by attending meetings and serving on committees as required.
• Ensures that departmental operations comply with all required Health and Safety Standards and Regulations
• Maintains a current knowledge of, and complies with, all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains a liaison with hospitals and professional organizations and other agencies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Must have a diploma from a recognized technical program for cooks and/or Food Service Supervisors
• Culinary Red Seal required.
• Food Safe Level 2 required.
• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in a seniors living community or catering business is preferred.

• Must be in good health and be physically and mentally able to carry out the assigned duties
• Must have ability to communicate effectively, organize the departmental operations, supervise subordinates and evaluate the effectiveness of the Food Services Department
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations by displaying tact, courtesy and patience with residents, staff, visitors and volunteers in the workplace.

• Competitive Extended Medical & Dental Benefits
• Flex Days & Volunteer Days
• Team Building Events throughout the year
• Bria Summer Family BBQ & Bria Holiday Party
• Club 16 / She's Fit Gym Corporate Discount Rate
• PNE / Playland Company Discount Code
• Sun Run & BMO Marathon Company sponsored
• Perkopolis
• Free Onsite annual Flu-Shot

Our mission is to work together to create safe and vibrant communities where choices are valued, and seniors live active and purposeful lives.

This mission also applies to our work in the larger community, where we seek to encourage, educate and enhance the lives of seniors who call Metro Vancouver home.

If you love interacting with and getting to know seniors, have exemplary customer service skills and really want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your education and experience has prepared you for this position.