Cook - Regular Full-time

Louis Brier Home and Hospital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8-hour shifts

Growth and education opportunities

Centrally located with easy transport

Free parking on site

Accredited with Commendation

Earned Wage Access program

Job summary

Louis Brier Home and Hospital in Vancouver is seeking a Cook to prepare assigned food items, plan schedules, and maintain quality and safety of meals for residents.

You will follow menus, ensure appropriate portioning, and help minimize waste while maintaining clean work areas and cooperating with the Food Service team to support resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking.
• Food Safe Certificate required.
• Long-term Care or Hospital experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares assigned food items by following established menus and recipes, determining ingredients and quantities required and assembling ingredients and equipment.
• Plans preparation and cooking schedule.
• 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.
• Inspects and tastes food for temperature and quality, and adjusts accordingly.
• Carves food items such as meat and poultry, and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas.
• Maintains established rotations of food in storage, and utilizes left-over prepared foods to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and tidy condition, and reports equipment problems as necessary.
• 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.
• Ensures the safety of residents while performing work tasks and reports any adverse events to supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

12-month cooking program

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.

• Having Long-term Care or Hospital experience is an asset!

What we offer

• 8-hour shifts
• Great opportunities for growth and education
• Centrally located with easy transportation options
• Free parking available on site
• Accredited with Commendation
• Earned Wage Access program offers on-demand pay, ahead of payday

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Hours of Work: 5 Days per week (37.5 hours/weekly)