Cook - AgeCare Glenwarren

AgeCare Ltd.; Victoria; Sur place; CAD 60 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AgeCare Glenwarren is hiring a Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff in a long-term care setting. You will review menus, follow standardized recipes, and ensure safe food handling while working within budgets.

The role requires a Food Handler's Certificate, 2–3 years in large‑volume healthcare cooking, and knowledge of dietary diets. Red Seal is preferred; a Vulnerable Sector Check may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Food Handler's Certificate.
• Red Seal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in healthcare/retirement setting.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• 2–3 years of experience with special and therapeutic diets.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and deliver all foods for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets and prepare meals attractively.
• Ensure proper food handling techniques and conduct daily temperature audits.
• Follow production charts, recipes, and menus within budget.
• Comply with provincial/municipal regulations and dietary department policies.
• Participate in special occasion/theme meals and staff trainings.
• Support resident rights and participate in Quality Improvement Programs.

Connaissances

Food safety

Healthcare kitchen experience

Dietary knowledge

Menu review

Formation

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate

Description du poste

## Cook - AgeCare GlenwarrenApply: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_06911About UsAt AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Cook reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. What You Will Do:* To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.* To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively.* To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;* To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form.* To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget.* To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.* To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days.* To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions.* To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it.* To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;* To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures.What You Will Need:* Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate* Red Seal Certificate preferred* Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting* Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating* Must have 2-3 years of experience with special and therapeutic diets* Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift* Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset* Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain oneWage Levelling Salary: $29.72 per hour