Cook

The Care Group; Qualicum Beach; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Qualicum Beach is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this full-time role, you will prepare meals, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure high standards of food safety and sanitation. Ideal candidates will have experience in fine dining settings, preferably hold a Red Seal certification, and possess skills in catering to specialized diets. Join a resident-focused culture that emphasizes quality care and vibrant living for seniors.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Benefits

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hotel/banquet/fine dining preferred.
• Experience as a Food Nutrition and Support Manager preferred.
• Experience in preparing specialized and textured diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Dietitian to prepare appropriate menus for the residents.
• Lead the kitchen in preparing the main meals.
• Order all food and supplies for the kitchen.
• Monitor food costs and maintain a budget.
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.
• Request feedback from the residents about food preferences.
• Prepare specialized and textured diets.

Skills

Experience in hotel/banquet/fine dining

Experience in preparing specialized diets

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Education

Red Seal or equivalent

Proof of COVID vaccination

Job description

The Care Group (“TCG”) offers high quality residential care services to complex care clients in 9 homes throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

At The Care Group we believe our residents deserve excellence in care and we strive to achieve this by working as a team towards our common goal - a happy and healthy resident.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for aCookto join our The Gardens team in Qualicum Beach, B.C.

What is in for you?

Beyond the perks that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider we offer competitive wages, benefits, and skill development.

Shifts: full-time,

10:30am – 6:30pm, 5 days on 2 days off.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Dietitian to prepare appropriate menus for the residents
• Lead the kitchen in preparing the main meals
• Order all food and supplies for the kitchen
• Monitor food cost and maintain budget
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
• Request feedback from the residents about food preferences and menu development
• Prepare specialized and textured diets

Qualifications:

• experience working in a hotel/banquet/fine dining preferred
• experience in preparing specialized and textured diets preferred
• experience as a Food Nutrition and Support Manager preferred
• Red Seal or equivalent
• Proof of COVID vaccination

About:

Retirement Living in Qualicum Beach includes independent, assisted living and residential care. The Gardens at Qualicum Beach is retirement living the picturesque beauty of Qualicum Beach, surrounded by colourful gardens, a lagoon and in the heart of town with shopping, golfing, dining and beaches nearby. As a premier residence, we provide three levels of care for seniors of all walks of life, from independent living to complex care. We are dedicated to our “resident-focused” philosophy, and we strive to make you feel at home. With our personalized care and support, we have created a loving a caring environment for all who enter through our doors.