Cooks Helper Regular Part Time [MIM CkHlp3 0.36] AgeCare Mount Ida Mews

AgeCare; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Salmon Arm is seeking a Cook's Helper to assist in food preparation and maintain safety standards in a long-term care environment. This role requires a high school diploma, food service safety certification, and at least 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting. Join us to serve our seniors with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Cook/Assistant in a Healthcare environment.
• Ability to follow safety and food handling procedures.
• Experience with cleaning and sanitizing work areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook in preparing food items following production schedules.
• Maintain and sanitize work area and related equipment.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Fluent in English

Food handling procedures

Preparation of food items

Safety and sanitation practices

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Certification in food service safety program

Food Safe Certification Level 1

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Juice dispenser

Dish Machine

Steam tables

Chemical Dispenser

Knives

Ovens

Mixer

Job description

Overview

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The opportunity:

The Cook's Helper is responsible for performing a variety of preparation duties in a traditional institutional kitchen in accordance with production schedules and standardized recipes, following accepted safety and food handling policies and procedures, with an overall focus on quality and quantity food standards and controls as established for the Department.

Responsibilities

• Assists Cook in preparing food items in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists in meal service as required relating to beverage and meal service, plating of food, clearing, and cleaning of dining rooms, etc.
• Assists in regular and modified foods as directed to meet resident diet modifications and recipe compliance.
• Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment. Follows cleaning schedule.
• Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone.
• Maintains established AgeCare policies, procedures, and objectives for quality assurance and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• Certification in a nationally recognized food service safety program.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Food Safe Certification Level 1.
• 2 years of experience as a Cook/Assistant in a Healthcare environment.
• Experience working with Juice dispenser, Dish Machine, Steam tables, Chemical Dispenser, Knives, Ovens, Mixer, and other kitchen equipment.

Internal Closing Date: Sept Oct 2/25

Hours of work: 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm (4 on 4 off)

Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

Union membership is a condition of employment

Wage Leveling Salary: $24.34 per hour

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!