Cook

COGIR Real Estate; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living seeks a Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents at Regency Retirement Resorts in Kelowna. You will follow menus, supervise Prep Cooks and Dishwashers, and maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

The role requires a 12-month cooking program, Food Safe certification, and 2 years of related experience in hospitality. Shifts are 4–5 per week, mornings, with a wage of CAD 23.43–28.56 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking.
• Food Safe certification is required.
• Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and quantity quotas.
• Plan preparation and cooking schedule to minimize time between cooking and serving.
• Supervise Prep Cooks and Dishwashers and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

12-month cooking program

Food Safe certification

Job description

Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus - Creativity - Excellence

We're seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

As an employee of Regency Retirement Resorts, you are a member of a highly energetic team, performing duties in the preparation and delivery of food service to the Residents of Regency Retirement Resorts within established guidelines and procedures as assigned.

The Cook performs such duties such as planning, preparing, storing and servicing menu items, ordering and receiving supplies and supervising Prep Cooks and Dishwashers.

Schedule:

4-5 shifts/week

Morning Shifts

Wage: $23.43 to $28.56 per hour based on working experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains a level of conduct, personal grooming and appearance that meets the standards of the Resort.

Prepares assigned food items by following established menus, recipes and quantity quotas, determining ingredients and quantities required and assembling ingredients and equipment required for cooking.

Plans preparation and cooking schedule to minimize time between completion of cooking and serving.

Cooks assigned food items such as soups, sauces, salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and desserts by methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, baking and bulk re-thermalization; tests food items for palatability and temperature and adjusts accordingly.

Carves food items such as meat and poultry and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas.

Produce and present an end product in our food service department, which meets the quality levels of service delivery consistent with the lifestyle promoted in the Resort.

Maintains established food rotations in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste.

Assigns tasks to designated Prep Cooks and Dishwashers.

Checks and receives supplies for accuracy and quality returning poor quality products to the supplier and informing Executive Chef. Stores supplies.

Cleans work area and washes cooking utensils and pots.

Reports damaged or inoperable equipment, furniture and fixtures to the Executive Chef.

Works toward creating a team environment within the facility through positive interactions with other departments and staff.

Maintains confidentiality of all resident and organizational information and displays an attitude that shows respect and maintains the spirit, dignity and individuality of the Residents. Communicates any information to the department supervisor that may assist in maintaining the Resident’s health, safety and happiness.

Familiarizes and adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.

Must be tactful, friendly and extremely patient when dealing with Residents. Must be courteous and friendly to visitors and work in a cooperative manner with fellow workers.

Assists in the orientation process of new employees.

Performs other related duties and multi-tasking functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking.
• Food Safe.
• Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in the hospitality industry.

Skills and Abilities

Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Mentally and physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Able to plan and organize meal service.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.