cook

WestCana Services Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Metro Vancouver seeks a Cook to manage meal preparations for long-term care residents. Responsibilities include portioning food, planning menus, and meeting special dietary needs. Candidates must have culinary education and relevant certifications, along with 2-3 years of experience in a similar setting. This role offers comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Education from a college or culinary program (1-2 years).
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a relevant setting.
• Various food safety certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Determine food portions, costs, and plan menus.
• Requisition food supplies and manage inventory.
• Prepare meals and cater to special dietary needs.

Skills

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling

Ability to manage kitchen operations

Knowledge of food safety

Education

Certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Manage kitchen operations

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Cooking and related culinary arts, general
• Culinary arts / chef training
• Culinary arts and related services, other

Qualifications

• Education: Education (see Education above)
• Work setting: Long term care center
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Cook Trade Certification, Cook Red Seal Certificate, WHMIS Certificate, Safe Food Handling certificate, Food Safety Certificate
• Area of work experience: Community service organization
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment Terms

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 37.5 hours per week

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other Benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program