Job Description

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient provision of food and support services to the residents of Abbeyfield House.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitate a harmonious environment for residents by:

Interacting with the residents in a pleasant and tactful manner;

Assisting the Residency Committee and House Manager in the orientation of new residents to the House and its policies & procedures;

Respecting the residents' rights to confidentiality;

Answering the phone and logging calls in daily log according to established procedures provided;

Ensuring a safe environment by monitoring visitors to the house.

Provide food services:

Coordinates the timely and efficient preparation and delivery of food services to residents;

Plans balanced menus on a monthly basis in consultation with the residents;

Implements all aspects of food services in accordance with health regulations;

Ensures that food and cleaning supplies are purchased and delivered to meet the ongoing needs of the House within the established budget for this purpose;

Communicates with relief cooks to ensure that all meals are served as per the planned menu and in accordance with identified resident dietary requirements and preferences;

Communicates with staff, volunteers and live-in assistant to ensure that breakfast and dinner service, including clean-up, is completed according to established procedures and that the schedule for each shift is posted in the kitchen.

Assist with health support to residents:

Maintains awareness of the use and contents of the House First-Aid Kit and the location of wheelchairs in accordance with established emergency procedures;

Responds in a timely manner to emergency room calls;

Records any change in a resident's health status in the staff communication binder and reports changes to the House Manager or Director of Residency;

Notifies the House Manager or Director of Residency and/or resident sponsor of any illness or injury.

Maintain a safe and clean house environment:

Ensure a clean, well-organized kitchen;

Maintain kitchen equipment for the safe and efficient delivery of food services to residents;

Request that cleaning staff clean out refrigerators as required;

Maintain awareness of all safety and emergency policies and procedures;

Ensure operations are in line with health and safety regulations and correct any deficiencies identified by Health inspectors in a timely manner;

Contact appropriate service people using the contact list provided by Property Manager to address emergency repairs.

Qualifications:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; Experience cooking for large groups in a professional setting; Knowledge of proper food preparation, nutrition and Canada's Food Guide; Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations; Knowledge of First Aid or willingness to acquire; Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with seniors in a caring and tactful manner; Experience in preparing and serving family style and special dietary meals; Some studies in and/or basic knowledge of gerontology preferred; Ability to take direction and to function in an organization operated by volunteers.
Work remotely

No
Start Date - ASAP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41,017.60 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

kitchen management: 1 year (preferred) cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-01