Full-time Chef Manager - Malaspina, Nanaimo

Chef Manager – Full-Time - Nanaimo
Salary: $70,000 - $76,000 annually
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hrs/week)
Location: 100 Eleventh St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6R6, Canada

WestCana is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Chef Manager to lead the food services and housekeeping teams at our long-term care facility in Nanaimo

Do you bring a strong background in kitchen operations with proven leadership skills? While healthcare experience is an asset, we welcome candidates from hotels, restaurants, or cruise lines who are ready to transition into a meaningful career supporting seniors

What we can offer you:

• Extended Health that includes prescription drug coverage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, therapy, naturopathy care, osteopathic care, physiotherapy, psychologist care, speech therapy, & more!
• Dental care that includes basic dental, exams, preventative, routine care and dental restorations.
• Group life insurance
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Talent Management Program

Experience and Qualifications We’re Looking For:

• CSNM designation (or willingness to register and complete the certification).
• Leadership experience in a long term care or assisted living facility
• Current qualifications as a Red Seal Chef with experience in a volume food preparation, preferably within a health care environment.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and relevant health authority guidelines preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Valid Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS certification.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Justice.

Chef Manager Responsibilities:

• Working in partnership to support with management needs with the Support Service Manager.
• Assisting with supervisory duties include but are not limited to:
  • recruiting, training and developing staff;
  • assigning and monitoring work;
  • holding monthly Team Member meetings;
  • evaluating Team Member performance;
  • ensuring a healthy and safe work environment; resolving conflicts;
  • taking appropriate disciplinary action in consultation with the Director of Culinary Services and Human Resources.
• Participates in menu creation.
• Prepares and/or monitors the preparation of daily and special event menu plans, following all dietary orders/modifications. 
• Prepares 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. 
• Provide regular training / in-services to your workers, and measure the effectiveness of the training
• Ensures adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries.
• Ensures adherence to Infection Control Practices and provides education to Staff as required for Outbreak and basic infection control practices.
• Actively supports any workers that are on a GRTW program.

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

Other Companies Call This Role: 

• Food & Beverage Service Manager
• Housekeeping Manager
• General Manager