Cook Casual - Westview Calgary Alberta, CAN View Job

Tenaquip NIS Limited.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Flexible hours

Casual employment

Job summary

Silvera for Seniors in Calgary is seeking a Cook to prepare and deliver meals to high standards for residents. Reporting to the Culinary Supervisor, you may act as Culinary Supervisor in their absence and ensure food safety and quality across shifts.

You will measure ingredients, manage inventory with the supervisor, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support special events. This role requires at least two years of cooking experience and a GED, with post-secondary culinary education considered an

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience; institutional cooking preferred.
• GED required; post-secondary culinary education or Red Seal asset.
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals to culinary standard.
• Assist in menu design with Culinary Supervisor.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and proper storage of items.
• Rotate stock and manage inventory with the Culinary Supervisor.
• Follow safety and Public Health regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Education

GED

Culinary education or Red Seal asset

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Food safety tools

Job description

Silvera for Seniors is a dynamic and growing charitable organization that provides a diverse selection of housing with services and supports for Calgary seniors from all walks of life. Join our committed, high-performing team to make a difference in the lives of residents. Our supportive living communities provide meals, housekeeping, and Life Learning & Leisure programs. Silvera provides a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. Our employees work hard to make our communities a safe, comfortable place residents call home. We offer employment opportunities in dining, housekeeping, maintenance, and administration. Together, we serve the people who make their home with us. We reward staff through training, recognition, and opportunities for professional growth. We offer flexible full-time, part-time, and casual hours. Our communities are located in all quadrants of Calgary, with our head office located just off Memorial Drive, in the Wood Building.

In accordance with the Alberta Accommodation Standards, all successful candidates are required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencing employment and all offers made are contingent upon a successful criminal record check.

Professional Development

Overview

Come work for Silvera, where you can make a meaningful difference!

Reporting to the Culinary Supervisor, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals, as assigned, and to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for Silvera’s residents. The Cook is also responsible to act in the capacity of the Culinary Supervisor in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Measures out meal ingredients according to standardized or established recipe.
• Prepares and delivers food to the culinary standard established by Silvera.
• Responsible for the general organization and cleanliness of the kitchen, properly storing items at appropriate temperatures and rotates stock as per established procedures.
• Responsible for the kitchen’s compliance with all safe food handling procedures to meet the standards of Public Health regulations.
• Supports the preparation and delivery of food for all special events. Serves meals in a polite and professional manner.
• Receives and controls inventory of all food, non-food supplies, and chemicals in cooperation with the Culinary Supervisor.
• Ensures the proper working order of all kitchen equipment.
• Reports resident concerns to the Culinary Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Participates in and promotes Silvera’s Health and Safety program. Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Culinary Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Prepare and plate dishes, have input into menu design in conjunction with the Culinary Supervisor.
• Adjusts food items to accommodate residents and guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements.
• Maintain annual training compliance with regards to TLC training.
• Travel between all communities to relieve other Cooks (Floater Cook only).
• Other duties as assigned.

Silvera for Seniors appreciates our Casual employees and continuously plans to evolve and strengthen our workforce by creating a multi-skilled resource pool in support of the excellent work we do. Our casual employment Policy 6.40 states the following bullet points:

• Casual employees must have availability to work at a minimum of 4 days per week, including some weekends.
• Casual employees must be willing to work (and be trained) in multiple positions.
• Casual employees must be willing to work and support all Silvera Communities in all quadrants of Calgary.
• Casual employees must work minimum shifts and must not refuse to take shifts offered without a valid reason and approval. Casual employee’s employment, after three refusals to take up shift(s) or for not working any shift(s) within 3 months, may be terminated with Silvera for Seniors due to “abandonment of position”.
• Casual employees will not have any guaranteed work hours each pay period and will be called to work when needed. The Employee Scheduler will send emails to multiple staff offering same shifts, in order to get shifts covered right away. Shifts are first come first served thus the reason no guaranteed hours.
• Casual employees must report any time off request to the Employee Scheduler at least 2 weeks in advance.
• Casual employees are not entitled to any benefits other than vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Possesses the ability to organize and supervise support staff when necessary.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Maintains a high standard of hygiene and personal appearance.
• Able to work independently and as a team member to meet deadlines.
• Technical expertise in utilizing cooking tools and kitchen equipment.
• Has knowledge of various cooking methods and procedures.
• Must be detail oriented, creative, intelligent, and a critical thinker.
• Must have at least 2 years of cooking experience, with preference with institutional cooking experience.
• Must have at least a General Education Diploma (GED). Post-secondary culinary education or Red Seal considered an asset.

Work Conditions

• Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Will be required to do repetitive work.
• Must be able to withstand temperature changes.

Will be exposed to:

• Corrosive and non-corrosive chemicals
• Frequent bending and stretching
• Pulling and pushing, lifting furniture

Rotational shift work required, including weekends. All shifts are 8.5 hours and will fall within the range of 6:00am – 6:30pm.

A personal cell phone is required to perform the duties of this position.