Cook - Regular Full-time

Louis Brier Home and Hospital

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

41 hours ago

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8-hour shifts

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Central location

Free parking

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Job summary

Louis Brier Home and Hospital in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Cook to prepare meals, plan schedules, and oversee food service for residents. The role requires a recognized 12-month cooking program and a valid Food Safe Certificate.

Long-term care or hospital experience is an asset. Responsibilities include following menus, cooking a variety of items, maintaining quality and safety, and supervising Food Service Workers when needed.

Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Food Safe Certificate required.
Having Long-term Care or Hospital experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepares assigned food items following menus and recipes.
Plans preparation and cooking schedule to ensure timely service.
Cooks and seasons items such as soups, meats, vegetables and desserts.
Inspects and tastes food for temperature and quality and adjusts as needed.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
Assigns tasks to staff in absence of supervisors and reports issues as needed.
Ensures resident safety during tasks and reports adverse events immediately.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Education

12-month cooking program

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited residential care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 assisted living and 20 private pay complex care residents.

Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.

Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.

Our Values– “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE.

Caring

We ‘Show It.’

Health, Safety and Wellness

We ‘Do It Right.’

Accountability

We ‘Own It.’

Integrity

We ‘Do What’s Right.’

ARE YOU READY for the #LouisBrierLIFE?

Purpose of the Position: The Cook is responsible for preparing assigned food items; planning the preparation and cooking schedule; cooking and seasoning food items; inspecting and tasting food; maintaining established food rotations; and assigning tasks to Food Service Workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares assigned food items by following established menus and recipes, determining ingredients and quantities required and assembling ingredients and equipment.

2. Plans preparation and cooking schedule.

3. Cooks and seasons assigned food and therapeutic diet items such as soups, sauces, salads, meats/fish/poultry, vegetables and desserts by methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking.

4. Inspects and tastes food for temperature and quality, and adjusts accordingly.

5. Carves food items such as meat and poultry, and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas.

6. Maintains established rotations of food in storage, and utilizes left-over prepared foods to minimize spoilage and waste.

7. Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and tidy condition, and reports equipment problems as necessary.

8. Assigns tasks to designated Food Service Workers in absence of Supervisor, Food Services and Manager. May be required to call in employees for urgent relief assignments according to established procedures.

9. Ensures the safety of residents while performing work tasks and reports any adverse events to supervisor immediately.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safe Certificate required.