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Culinary Manager

@ Levante Living

Port Hope, Ontario

$30.76/hrFull-time
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Overview

Levante Living is hiring a Culinary Manager, a full-time role leading the dining and food preparation teams at a retirement residence. The work covers menu creation, food ordering and cost control, culinary team training, and oversight of food safety and the occupational health and safety committee, and the role includes working two cook shifts on the line.

Pay:

$30.76 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Create daily and weekly menus with fresh, in-season ingredients
  • Train and support culinary teams
  • Manage labour hours and food costs within budget
  • Oversee the occupational health and safety committee
  • Work two cook shifts on the line

Requirements summary:

  • Graduate of an accredited culinary program
  • Experience managing culinary teams in dining and food preparation
  • Working knowledge of food safety
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Vulnerable Sector Screening
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Background checksvulnerable sector
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyCulinary arts

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Levante Living

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Enhancing the lives of those we serve with dignity, compassion, integrity and excellence.

Full company description

Levante Residences is a trusted partner that cares about the wellbeing of our seniors. We believe that serving seniors is a great privilege and a great responsibility. Our priority is to focus on the needs of each individual with the kind of respect, comfort and socialization that truly make a Levante Residence feel like home.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Toronto, ca
Business categories
  • Property Development
  • Property Management
  • Real Estate
Other recorded names
  • Levante Living
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Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Levante Residences is a trusted partner that cares about the wellbeing of our seniors. We believe that serving seniors is a great privilege and a great responsibility. Our priority is to focus on the needs of each individual with the kind of respect, comfort and socialization that truly make a Levante Residence feel like home.

FieldValue
IndustryHospitality
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2016
Open jobs on Jobsy28
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Job description
About Levante Living
Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents,
families, and team members. For us, this is more than a job; it’s a passion. Together, we create a
space at each residence where ongoing enrichment helps both residents and team members
thrive. Levante Living is a rapidly growing retirement living portfolio (23 properties under
management), primarily in secondary markets with a mix of independent and assisted living
suites. We believe in living our values to build a culture rooted in respect and teamwork, and we
remain focused on excellence in team member experience, resident satisfaction, and financial
performance.

About You:

· You have a passion for building relationships with the people you work with and serve

· You are driven to succeed by building high achieving teams and a values driven culture

· You are organized and like to ensure your efforts are well tracked

· You view excellent results as engaged team members and satisfied residents

· You’re looking to develop your professional skills in a rapidly growing retirement living company

· You enjoy taking the initiative for seeing what needs to get done next and creating a plan to execute

· You are an attuned leader with effective communication and collaboration skills

The Manager, Culinary Experience will be responsible for:

· Creation of daily and weekly menus with an emphasis on freshly prepared, in season ingredients

· Support and training for culinary teams to foster excellence in the dining experience of our residents

· Enthusiastic participation in sales, community and recreation activities of the residence

· Compliance with all regulators and organizational policies

· Manage labour hours and food costs within allocated budget

· This position works 2 cook shifts on the line

· Oversight to Occupational Health & Safety Committee to ensure it meets all legislative requirements

· Prompt resolution of residents and family concerns

· Performing other duties as assigned

Must haves:

· Graduate of an accredited culinary program

· Experience in managing culinary teams in both dining and food preparation, including creation of menus, food ordering, managing daily costs and steps of service training

· Working knowledge of food safety and supporting a food safe environment

· Strong leadership capabilities and excellent written/oral communication skills

· Vulnerable Sector Screening

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

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