Cook1, Full-Time (Temporary)

PARC Retirement Living; White Rock; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retirement living community as a Cook1, where you'll create meaningful dining experiences for seniors. This full-time role offers a supportive environment, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Benefits

Subsidized Employee Meals

Flexible Scheduling

Comprehensive Benefits

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional dining experiences for residents.
• Prepare and serve meals while adhering to food-handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Creativity

Education

Culinary Diploma

Job description

Full-Time (30-40 hrs) | Temporary Contract: May - September (Possibility of Extension) | Hourly Rate: $27.26 - $29.93

Are you a creative culinary professional full of energy and fresh ideas? Are you seeking more meaningful work?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We are seeking a Cook1 to join our team at the Oceana PARC community in White Rock.

About working at PARC

The PARC dining experience is as fast-paced and service-oriented as any high-end restaurant or café, with cuisine that rivals the best. PARC is also a home for our residents, and as a team member, you will build close relationships with them.

As a PARC Cook1, your responsibilities include:

1. Creating an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests.
2. Preparing and serving meals in a restaurant and bistro-style setting, adhering to proper food-handling procedures.
3. Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and work area.
4. Assisting with receiving and storing food deliveries.
5. Preparing and serving residents at proper temperatures and appropriate portions.

Perks of working at PARC

• Meaningful work: Make a positive difference in seniors’ lives daily.
• Employee meals: Enjoy subsidized, chef-prepared cuisine and beverages.
• Early evenings: No late-night shifts, with closing at 9 p.m.
• Flexible scheduling: We offer shifts that work for you across five locations in the Lower Mainland.
• Supportive team and growth: Opportunities for advancement and training.
• Comprehensive benefits: Extended Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, paid birthdays off, parental top-ups, and more.

Ideal candidate profile

• You are upbeat, positive, and energetic.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments.
• You are detail-oriented, communicative, and excellent in customer service.
• You possess a culinary diploma or equivalent experience, with Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS certifications.
• You have a flair for creative food prep, with knowledge of portion control, menus, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• You understand and respect the needs of seniors and their families, along with professional service providers.

At PARC Retirement Living, a Criminal Record Check and TB test within the first month of employment are required.