Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF 

Amica Thornhill

Temporary Full Time (1 year contract) 

Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles owns and operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. Offering Independent Living (IL) and Assisted Living (AL)  lifestyle options, we combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities to deliver a personalized senior living experience.

At Amica, we are driven by the desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. Joining Amica means you’ll experience a strong sense of belonging, purpose, possibility, and growth.

Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and 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 ( Preferred)

• 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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