Cook (PWLDV)

Connectingcare; Drayton Valley; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectingcare seeks a dedicated Cook to join their team at Points West Living Drayton Valley, Alberta. This role emphasizes exceptional resident care through effective time management and hospitality, contributing to a supportive community environment focused on the well-being of seniors. Candidates must possess a Food Safe Certificate and First Aid qualifications, ensuring compliance and quality in service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for growth

Life, Health & Dental benefits

Health Spending Account

RRSP with employer matching

Positive corporate culture

Qualifications

• Certified in Food Safe, Standard First Aid, and CPR.
• Ability to maintain composure and work in challenging situations.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality service and satisfaction for residents.
• Support the Food Services Supervisor and manage food service team activities.
• Comply with regulatory standards and improve service quality.

Skills

Time Management

Team Player

Conflict Resolution

Quality Monitoring

Flexibility

Education

Food Safe Certificate

Standard First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

We want you to join our team! A place you can hang your hat and call home. We value diversity, inclusion, individuality, dignity, knowledge, and hospitality. Our mission is to build and operate person-directed communities by providing care and hospitality for seniors.

The Opportunity:

The Cook role will serve the community of Points West Living Drayton Valley, Alberta! This role is responsible for ensuring top resident care, with a focus on time management and hospitality.

We are seeking candidates interested in:

Full-time Days with 1.0 FTE

Foundational knowledge and experience to grow from:

• Maintain composure in challenging situations
• Be a patient team player, motivator, mentor, and professional role model
• Coordinate activities within the vision, objectives, and philosophy of Connecting Care
• Commit to Person Directed Care approaches
• Familiarity with Eden Alternative Philosophy and Domains of Well-Being is preferred
• Strive for excellence in satisfaction of residents, families, and staff
• Be friendly, humorous, and respectful
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Build partnerships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and the community
• Be flexible and open to change for community benefit
• Manage time effectively
• Support the Food Services Supervisor in supervising food service team activities
• Resolve conflicts and problem-solve effectively
• Monitor quality and participate in continuous improvement
• Prioritize safety and psychological well-being of staff
• Collect feedback from residents and families
• Ensure adequate staffing for food services
• Assist in scheduling and planning within budget guidelines
• Participate in committees and meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and key deliverables that will take you further:

• Food Safe Certificate is required
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificates required
• Obtain a criminal record and vulnerable sector check prior to employment

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for growth
• Approach to care supporting the WHOLE person: purpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility. Learn more about our philosophy

• Life, Health & Dental benefits (permanent positions working at least 24 hours/week qualify)
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP with employer matching
• Join a positive corporate culture! We call our staff Employee Care Partners, not staff.

Thank you for applying. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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