Cook I - Casual

New Vista; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

New Vista is seeking a casual Food Service cook to prepare meals for residents, following the menu, recipes, and schedule. You will operate a range of kitchen equipment and ensure food safety and HACCP procedures are observed.

Responsibilities include cooking a variety of items (roast, grill, steam, bake), recording temperatures and logs, portioning to meet quotas, and maintaining stock and equipment. Good communication in English and ability to work with others are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, Red Seal or completion of a Certified Cooking Program.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certification.
• Experience in cooking and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned items by following menus, recipes and quotas.
• Cook and season foods using roasting, grilling, steaming, boiling, and baking.
• Test palatability and temperature; record required logs.
• Control portioning to meet recipe yields.
• Maintain storage rotations to minimize spoilage; manage stock levels.
• Follow Food Safe, HACCP, and Dietician recommendations.
• Operate and clean equipment; report faults.
• Report hazards to supervisor.
• Support resident safety by reporting unsafe observations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Food safety knowledge

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 / Red Seal

Food Safe Level 1 Certification

Job description

Responsible for the preparation of food items using methods such as roasting, grilling, steaming, boiling, baking and other duties within Food Service department. Works under the direction of the Manager of Support Services, Food Services Supervisor or the Cook IV and in accordance with predetermined menu requirements and a Food Safety Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepares assigned food items by following established schedule, menus, recipes and quantity quotas; determines ingredients and quantities required. Assembles ingredients and equipment required for cooking. Reports and records substitutions and production quantities.
2. Cooks and seasons assigned food and therapeutic diet items such as soups, sauces, salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and desserts by methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, boiling and baking.
3. Tests food items for palatability and temperature, and adjusts accordingly. Recording all required documentation ( temperature logs and meal time temp logs)
4. Slices cooked food items such as meat and poultry and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas.
5. Maintains established food rotations in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste, all required stock is ordered and proper levels are maintained.
6. Ensuring all Food Safe procedures, recommendations and all HACCP procedures and Dieticians recommendations are followed.
7. Operates and cleans equipment, including mixers, slicers, grills, fryers, ovens, steamer, stock pots, stove tops and work surfaces. Reports faulty equipment, completes maintenance requisition.
8. Reports hazards, unusual occurrences, accidents and unsafe situations to the Cook IV/ Manager of Support Services or designate.
9. Participates in ensuring the safety of our residents by reporting observations related to unsafe circumstances for a resident to the appropriate care staff.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12, Red Seal designation or completion of a Certified Cooking Program and/or related experience in cooking.
• Food Safe level 1 Certification

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read and understand English fluently
• Understanding all dietary procedures and policies
• Ability to operate and maintain the equipment safely
• Able to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work.

• Job Type: Casual
• We thank you for your application and shortlisted candidates will be contacted