Sous Chef

If you’re seeking a meaningful opportunity that gives you a higher purpose and enhances the lives of seniors and their families, choose your career at a The Care Group.

We honor diversity and inclusivity and are proud to offer a safe work environment that fosters growth, teamwork and fulfillment.

We are looking for an Executive Chef to join our Casa Mia team in Vancouver, B.C 

What’s In For You?

Beyond the perks that come with working for the area’s leading community healthcare provider we offer:

• Highest industry wage based on experience
• Benefits, vacation, paid sick days, RRSP
• Employee Recognition and Staff Appreciation Events
• Meaningful Connections

As  a Sous Chef your role will involve the following:

• Direct all aspects of the Culinary and Food & Beverage Operations
• Being able to step into Executive Chef role on their days off
• Coordinate menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation.
• Ensure compliance of standards, policies, and procedures of Residential, Assisted and Independent Regulations and Safe food handling.
• Prepare meals according to special diets requirements (minced, puree, diabetic, etc.) and therapeutic diet orders.
• Hire, develop, and retain a diverse Team to deliver excellent products and services.
• Manage productivity and all expenses in accordance with business requirements.
• Conduct training for all Culinary and Serving staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
• Prepare monthly reports, commenting on key performance indicators and action taken to keep on targets.

Experience and skills:

• University Degree or College diploma in Hotel or F&B Management and/or culinary institute is preferred with Red Seal designation or equivalent considered an asset.
• Valid Food Safety/Food Handler’s Certification and Smart Serve Certification.
• Valid Pro-serve certification and must maintain certification.
• Experience preparing budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of  department.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience with 2 years of experience at the level of an Executive Chef.
• Proven team-builder and mentor with outstanding coaching skills.
• Management experience in a unionized environment as asset.
• Physically and mentally able to perform duties for above position
• COVID Vaccination Certificate

About us: Casa Mia is a heritage estate property located along Vancouver’s Southwest Marine Drive. Casa Mia is opening Spring 2023. This heritage home will offer 90 long term care beds, consisting of primarily single occupancy rooms. Many with expansive views over the Fraser River. Casa Mia is a storied 1930’s mansion boasting views of gorgeous grounds, the Fraser River, Georgia Straight, and the mountains of Vancouver Island. With large windows, homelike furnishings, and compassionate care givers, our residents are well taken care of. This estate home features three stories with a grand dining area, ballroom, recreation areas and large outdoor patios on each floor. The desirable location and newly built home provide our clients with a modern care environment with a throwback to Vancouver’s heritage. Casa Mia works in collaboration with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to offer funded beds but also has 32 private pay rooms available. #HP