Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF

Amica White Rock

Full Time

At Amica we are united in our purpose to provide the best care in Senior Living in a supportive environment. We are setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. We are committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, and offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options. Established in 1996, we own and operate over 30 residences in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, and continue to grow in select markets. Find out how you can become part of a team where you belong and make a real impact every day.

A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

You are committed to service excellence and pride yourself in exceeding dining expectations by contributing to a culinary experience of the highest quality, consistency and creativity.  Under the direction of the Director of Culinary Services you will be responsible for the smooth operation of the kitchen and the daily preparation of meals from pre-determined menus, ensuring the food quality and presentation meets fine dining standards.  You will assist the Director of Culinary Services with menu creation, budget control and development of new ideas. You will provide instruction to the kitchen team and monitor kitchen service levels to ensure residents’ service needs are met.

How do I qualify?

You must have: 

• Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Certificate

• Food Safe Certificate

• Minimum three years supervisory experience in a fine dining service environment

• Five years progressive experience in a variety of dining environments 

What we are looking for: 

• Previous Hotel experience in a fine dining property

• Strong service orientation with demonstrated knowledge of all types of formal Dining Room service

• Excellent communication skills; team player skilled with motivating and coaching others

• Proven leadership abilities; approachable and diplomatic decision making style

• Strong problem solving and decision making skills

• Detail oriented, with good organizational abilities

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond with a sense of urgency when required

At Amica Senior Lifestyles we are passionate about working together in a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters innovation and turns ideas into action. We remain committed to creating workplaces that reflect the communities in which we operate.  We are actively seeking applicants from all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, Black, Indigenous, racialized people, and persons with disabilities and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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