Head Chef (WC916)

Head Chef - Malaspina Gardens 

WestCana is looking for strong, experienced full-time Head Chef in Nanaimo. 

Head Chef Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Support Services Manager, purchases the best quality and most cost-effective products that will meet or exceed the individual and group dietary needs of the facility’s residents.
• Provides leadership and direction to kitchen staff while following policies and procedures; organizing and directing staff orientation, scheduling and assigning work.
• Works with the departmental leadership team, maintaining or exceeding facility quality standards and special dietary requirements.
• Prepares food that meets or exceeds the appearance, taste, and quality expectations of the residents, families and clients.
• Prepares and/or monitors the preparation of daily and special event menu plans to ensure individual dietary needs and standards for dietary care are met or exceeded and costs remain within approved budget allocations.
• Implements and maintains inventory control systems to maximize savings and minimize waste.
• Ensuring all phases of food preparation meets or exceeds health and safety requirements i.e. Community Care Facility Act, WHMIS, WCB, provincial safety standards etc.
• All safety rules and safe work procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Head Chef Must Haves:

• Current qualification(s) as a cook, ideally experience in a volume food preparation environment.
• Maintains Food Safe Level 1 Certification.
• Must be willing to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the kitchen/facility.
• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Head Chef Nice to Haves:

• CSNM (Certified in Nutritional Management with current standing in the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management).
• Previous experience in a long term care or assisted living facility with working knowledge of Therapeutic diets and residential guidelines according to the health authority.

What WestCana will offer you:

• A competitive salary.
• Paid vacation and sick entitlement, as we believe in employees’ well being.
• A benefits package that includes Extended Health & Dental Care (Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, etc), Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Out of Country Emergency Care.
• Educational opportunities where we will fund your education, if approved, to help advance your career with us.
• A Talent Management Program where we will grow and develop you into supervisor and managerial roles, if desired.
• Internal opportunities at other locations within our company, since we believe in promoting from within.
• A fun environment with company events and activities. We celebrate site anniversaries, years of service, professional appreciations, staff appreciation events and an annual Holiday party.