cook

Cherish at Central Park; Langford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Job summary

Cherish at Central Park in Langford, BC is seeking a kitchen worker to prepare and cook meals on site. The role requires maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organizing buffets, and training staff in proper food handling. On-site work is mandatory with no remote option.

The position expects 1 year to less than 2 years of restaurant or kitchen experience, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a retirement home setting. Canadian cuisine experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience preferred.
• On site position with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas; organize buffets and banquets.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retirement home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• International

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan