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Director of Culinary Services

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Spring Living

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Canada , Ottawa East

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

50000.00 CAD / Year

Job Responsibility:

  • Work in collaboration with the Executive Director and National Director of Culinary Services to implement the culinary strategic plan in order to achieve high levels of resident satisfaction
  • Implement Spring Living's seasonal menus to use culinary creativity and knowledge of resident preferences gather from Resident Food Council Committee meetings to enhance menus, maintaining food quality in compliance with regulations, company policies and culinary standards
  • Leverage creativity and knowledge of resident preferences to enhance menus, maintaining food quality in compliance with regulations, company policies and culinary standards
  • Support daily culinary operations with a hands-on approach to leadership, mentoring and filling is as require during meal service times actively in the kitchen and dining room as required
  • Provide culinary expertise, training and operational support to the culinary team to ensure Residents receive high quality food and services in compliance with culinary standards and company policies
  • Oversee and direct daily operations and provide culinary expertise, training, and operational support to the kitchen and dining staff to ensure the provision of high-quality food services in compliance with culinary standards and company policies
  • Provide guidance, consultation and support to site level Executive Directors for the effective development of culinary service employees to ensure high employee engagement
  • Effectively manage food budget by supporting full compliance with Spring Living approved vendors and standardized product, ensuring effective inventory controls, and minimizing food waste/spoilage
  • Manage and minimize labour costs through effective scheduling and labour plans
  • Exceed operations standards in – food quality, service presentation, and health and safety compliance
  • Cultivate and maintain effective partnerships with site level management and the National Support Team to support operational goals and occupancy targets
  • Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Spring Living's Code of Conduct
  • Complete all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Minimum (2) year community college Food Services Supervisor course or equivalent
  • Valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification
  • Smart Serve Certification
  • Knowledge of applicable government regulations and requirements
  • Previous experience working in a unionized environment
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing, training, coaching and evaluating a team
  • Ability to analyze challenging situations and develop effective solutions through interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent time management and decision-making capabilities with minimal supervision

Nice to have:

  • Red Seal designation or equivalent considered an asset
  • Retirement industry experience is considered an asset

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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