Cook I - Nutritious Meals for Seniors

Optima Living; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living in Kelowna, BC is hiring a Cook Level I to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and safety standards. You will work under the Food Services or Support Services Manager, ensuring high-quality, served-on-time meals with compassionate care.

Responsibilities include menu planning, recipe execution, portion control, and maintaining sanitary standards while supporting team members and participating in safety audits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized culinary institute is an asset.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in food preparation, including home-style or restaurant cooking.
• Active Food Safe certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification is an asset.
• Strong personal hygiene practices and ability to supervise when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food using roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, and baking as directed.
• Plans cooking schedule to produce food of optimal quality and nutritional value.
• Cooks and seasons menu items including soups, sauces, salads, meats, poultry and vegetables.
• Monitors temperatures and temperatures of dish machine chemicals to ensure safety.
• Maintains clean and sanitary kitchen environment and follows health authority regulations.
• Backs up Food Services Manager as applicable and supports team members.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Culinary institute certificate

Active Food Safe certification

CPR and First Aid certification (asset)

Tools

Inventory management

Computer literacy

Job description

Optima Living in Kelowna, BC is hiring a Cook Level I to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and safety standards. You will work under the Food Services or Support Services Manager, ensuring high-quality, served-on-time meals with compassionate care.

Responsibilities include menu planning, recipe execution, portion control, and maintaining sanitary standards while supporting team members and participating in safety audits.