Job Description

Larga is a residence for guests travelling from Nunavut while tending to their medical needs. Our mission is to provide a home-away-from-home managed by staff who are welcoming, friendly, approachable, trustworthy, caring, and have a strong desire and willingness to assist guests with their needs throughout the duration of their stay with us. Staff are often integrated into the lives of our guests and must demonstrate empathy, patience, compassion and be able to maintain composure under stressful or sensitive circumstances. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our guests is our top priority at all times. Given the nature of our business, maintaining confidentiality and being discreet when discussing personal matters with guests is a responsibility of all staff and is essential to our continued success.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team on a term as an Executive Chef/Kitchen Supervisor. This role is essential in ensuring the delivery of high-quality food service and maintaining a welcoming environment for our guests and staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation, and a strong understanding of food safety standards. This position offers an opportunity to grow within the food industry while contributing to a positive dining experience.

The primary role and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

o Lead the team of cooks and kitchen staff

o Ensures three nutritious meals are provided daily and that any dietary restrictions are considered; Prepares breakfast, lunch, bagged lunches, suppers and snacks.

o Prepare daily/weekly menus

o Prepare food orders

o Provide report to incoming shift re: daily changes, meal prep, specialized meal requests, numbers of clients departing and arriving.

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and presentable dining area and kitchen for the comfort of guests;

o Ensure all health regulations pertaining to food preparation and cleanliness are followed.

o Oversees the department staff to ensure that the dining area is cleaned as required throughout the day.

Responsible for timely and accurate completion of any administrative areas;

o Coordinates staff/safety meetings

o Prepare staff schedules for the department

o Verify staff timesheets prior to payroll processing. Approves vacation/leave requests.

Qualifications

Must have 5 years previous kitchen experience

Food Safe Certification

Must have experience in supervising staff

Able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently.

Must be able to successfully pass a medical clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $27.00-$33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Work Location: In person