Cook Casual AgeCare Mount Ida Mews-2

AgeCare; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their food and nutrition services team. In this rewarding role, you will prepare and present meals for residents, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and dietary modifications. Your culinary skills will contribute to creating a comfortable and person-centered environment for seniors. With a focus on quality and compassion, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive team. If you are passionate about serving others and have the required experience, we invite you to apply and be part of this fulfilling journey.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Cook in a Healthcare environment.
• Must have Food Safe Level 1 Certificate and Professional Cooking Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items following recipes, portions, and guidelines.
• Assist in meal service and menu development as needed.

Skills

Food Preparation

Meal Service

Recipe Compliance

Food Safety Standards

English Fluency

Education

High School Graduate

Professional Cooking Certificate

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Vocational or Professional Certification

Tools

Ovens

Steamers

Meat Slicer

Deep Fryer

Tilt Fryer

Soup Kettle

VCM

Robot Coupe

Blender

Mixer

Job description

About Us

At 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 works as part of the team in food and nutrition services performing tasks such as ordering, receiving, cooking, and presenting meals for residents, families, and staff as appropriate and directed. This position is required to follow all proper food handling procedures, standards of recipes and portion control, and maintain high quality of food and cleanliness of equipment and work-related areas.

What You Will Do:

• Prepares food items in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participates in meal service as required.
• Prepares regular and modified foods as directed to meet resident diet modifications and recipe compliance.
• Prepares food and supply orders.
• Assists with receiving and proper storage.
• May be required to assist with menu development.

What You Will Need:

• High School Graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• Professional Cooking Certificate Preferred.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate Required.
• Provincial or other vocational or professional certification or degree an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• 2 years of experience as a Cook in a Healthcare environment.
• Experience working with ovens, steamers, meat slicer, deep fryer, tilt fryer, soup kettle, VCM, robot coupe, blender, mixer.

Casual position

Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

Union membership is a condition of employment.

Wage Levelling Salary: $28.01 per hour

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!