Lead culinary creativity at Cogir Senior Living while guiding dining operations, menus, presentation, and resident-focused service. Bring culinary expertise and leadership.
As Culinary Manager, you will manage a culinary and dining department serving retirement residents. You will recruit, train, and oversee culinary and service professionals while collaborating with Executive Directors, National and Regional Culinary Managers, and residents. The position combines hands-on guidance, financial oversight, compliance, relationship building, and culinary innovation. Your work will support diverse menus, premium ingredients, excellent service, and elevated presentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit, train, and oversee culinary and service professionals
- Manage culinary and dining department operations
- Collaborate with leaders and residents on culinary plans
- Oversee financials, cost efficiency, and culinary execution
- Maintain resident satisfaction and dining experience quality
Requirements:
- Several years of professional chef experience
- Prior culinary supervisory or leadership experience
- Culinary management education or related post-secondary education
- Food Safety and Food Handler's Certification
- Strong culinary knowledge, leadership, communication, and financial skills
Shape resident dining through culinary leadership, creative menus, cost awareness, and consistently high standards at Cogir Senior Living.
Senior Living Culinary Manager in Kitchener employer: COGIR Real Estate
Cogir Real Estate is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and residents alike. With a strong emphasis on leadership development, a supportive work culture, and competitive compensation packages, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in Ontario. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are valued, and you can grow both personally and professionally in a thriving environment.
