Cook (Full-time)

Century Group; Delta; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Extended medical & dental benefits

Discounted employee meals

Career growth opportunities

Locally owned & operated

Culture of feedback

Job summary

The Waterford, part of Bria Communities in South Delta, is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals that align with the Bria Cuisine standards. You will use fresh ingredients and contribute to team goals in a busy senior living kitchen.

Reporting to the Culinary Services Manager, you will support breakfast, lunch and dinner service, participate in menu planning, and ensure safe food handling and presentation for residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized culinary school preferred.
• Experience in a recognized establishment required.
• Food Safe Certificate is required.
• Red Seal Certificate is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce and present menu items following recipes and Bria Cuisine standards.
• Operate cooking equipment safely and maintain cleanliness after use.
• Ensure safety, hygiene, and quality standards meet Health and Safety regulations.
• Lead food production in absence of the Executive Chef/Manager.
• Maintain knowledge of Bria Cuisine policies and standards.
• Foster positive communication among management, staff, residents and public.
• Contribute recipe and menu ideas based on resident feedback.
• Maintain residents' privacy and confidentiality except as needed for business.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication

Fresh ingredients

Fluent English

Stamina/physical effort

Safe equipment operation

Education

Culinary diploma

Food Safe Certificate

Red Seal certificate (asset)

Job description

Looking for a job where you can contribute to the sum of human happiness and truly make a difference? Join us! We're crafting a purposeful, happy and vibrant seniors' community where our residents and employees flourish together.

The Waterford has been a respected leader in senior living in South Delta since 2002, offering both independent living and private long-term care. We are part of Bria Communities, a local, private company that operates four vibrant retirement communities in South Delta and Langley.

WHO ARE YOU?

You want to work for a company that sees people of all ages as valuable individuals, not just numbers, clients or patients. Your values include:

Acting with respect to people of all ages, but especially older adults

Providing elevated customer services that put seniors’ needs, comfort, and dignity first

Being a supportive and collaborative team member who contributes your skills and knowledge to create purposeful, happy and vibrant senior communities.

Leading the way by taking initiative, always improving, and bringing positivity to work with you every day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Competitive wages

Competitive extended medical & dental benefits

Discounted employee meals

Career growth and development opportunities

We’re locally owned and operated

A culture where feedback from employees leads to real change

Shift: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm (Saturdays to Wednesdays)

Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Culinary Services/Executive Chef or designate, the Cook is responsible for producing high quality, great tasting and well presented food every day following recipes and menus set by the Executive / Sous Chef. Has a passion for using fresh ingredients and creatively contributing to the culinary teams goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of menu items and will maintain the Bria Cuisine standard of food quality and service.
• Operates cooking equipment in a safe and proper manner. Checks equipment and cooking area after use to ensure safety requirements are maintained. Ensures equipment is maintained in a proper working order and reports any hazards to management.
• Ensures safety and hygiene practices/procedures are adhered to and assists in maintaining quality assurance standards that comply with all Health and Safety Standards and Regulations.
• Act as the lead for food production in the absence of the Executive Chef or Manager to ensure seamless department operations.
• Maintains a current knowledge of company policies and procedures and commits to, and executes the Bria Cuisine standards.
• Promotes and maintains positive communication and relationships among management, employees, residents and the public.
• Actively contributes recipe and menu ideas to the Chef, thinking creatively and in response to resident feedback.
• Ensure residents' rights of privacy and confidentiality are maintained, except in the proper operation of the business.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Education & Experience

• Diploma from a recognized culinary school preferred
• Experience in a recognized establishment required
• Food Safe Certificate
• Red Seal Certificate is a definite asset

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations by displaying tact, courtesy and patience with residents, guests, volunteers and employees.
• Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Communicates effectively, organize the departmental operations, and supervise subordinates when acting as lead hand
• Passionate about fresh ingredients and producing great food every day
• Fluent in written and oral English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have the stamina to be on their feet for up to 8 hours
• Safely and efficiently operate all equipment required for the position's duties.

Seniors residences that offer a friendly, community-oriented living experience.