Cook - AgeCare Royal City

Agecare-1; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

AgeCare Royal City in New Westminster, BC is seeking a Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff. You will review menus, follow production sheets and standardized recipes while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Must have a Food Handler's Certificate; Red Seal is preferred. Experience in large-quantity cooking in healthcare or retirement settings is expected. Vulnerable Sector Check is required; casual hours and $29.72 per hour are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Handler's Certificate.
• Red Seal certificate preferred.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation in healthcare or retirement settings.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff.
• Review menus and production sheets; follow standardized recipes.
• conduct daily temperature audits and keep records.
• Comply with regulations and department policies; participate in safety program.
• Assist with special occasions and theme meal days.

Skills

Food handling

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal certificate preferred

Job description

Work Location: AgeCare Royal CityAdress: 77 Jamieson Court, New Westminster, BC V3L 5P8Employment Type: CasualAbout 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 OpportunityThe 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 DoTo 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 NeedMust possess a Food Handler's CertificateRed Seal Certificate preferredMust have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement settingMust be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy EatingMust have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic dietsMust be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shiftProficiency in a second language is considered an assetMust 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