Cook

Atria Retirement Canada; Lethbridge; Sur place; CAD 34 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, life, and vision

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement and mentoring

Employee discounts

Benefit enrollment varies by status

Résumé du poste

Atria Retirement Canada is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and present meals in our community, following established recipes and menus. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure residents receive high-quality dining experiences and maintain strict safety and cleanliness standards.

The role requires 1–3 years of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare, strong English communication, and adherence to food safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare settings.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and production guides.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.
• English communication with residents and staff.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook meals in the community to Atria standards.
• Work with Executive Chef to keep residents satisfied with dining programs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary kitchen and storage areas.
• Open and/or close the kitchen and follow cleaning schedules.
• Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared properly; monitor temperatures.
• Assist with events, banquets, and theme meals; operate kitchen equipment.

Connaissances

Cook experience

English communication

Food safety knowledge

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

At Atria, we believe our employees deserve the opportunity to flourish at work and in life. Through Flourish at Atria, our comprehensive benefits program, we offer resources and opportunities designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options
• Paid holidays & PTO
• 401(k) employer match
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement (US-based communities), professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities
• Employee recognition programs, referral programs, and employee discounts
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification

To us, flourishing means more than having a job. It means having access to resources and opportunities that support you as a whole person. Join Atria and discover a career where you can make a difference while building a future of your own.

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents, as well as read and write English.
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
• Food handlers permit as required by provincial law and/or Company standards.
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.

Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Atria Retirement's standards.

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicate needs to Executive Chef/Sous Chef.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.