Cook

Atria Senior Living; Victoria; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, life, and vision

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) employer match

Career development, including tuition 

Mentoring opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Referral programs

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Atria Retirement Canada is seeking a dependable cook to prepare and present meals in our community kitchens. You will work with the Executive Chef and team to ensure meals meet safety standards and resident expectations, following established recipes and menus.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare, and a food handler permit if required. This on-site role offers growth opportunities, teamwork, and the chance to contribute to a resident-focused dining

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years experience as a cook in hospitality or healthcare.
• Food handlers permit as required by provincial law and/or company standards.
• Able to read and follow recipes and production guides, cleaning schedules and logs.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community.
• Work 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 opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Ensure all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Adhere to standard food safety practices and cleaning schedules.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events and banquets.

Connaissances

English communication

Food preparation

Kitchen safety & sanitation

Meal service

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Commercial kitchen equipment

Description du poste

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.