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

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering seniors in a vibrant community. As a Cook's Helper, you will play a vital role in food preparation and service, ensuring that residents receive nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with meal service, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards. This part-time position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, all while working in a supportive and team-oriented atmosphere. If you are passionate about serving others with dignity and respect, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Fluency in English, both orally and in writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook in food preparation and meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and follow food safety procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Safety Procedures

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate

Food Service Safety Certification

Food Safe Certification Level 1

Tools

Juice Dispenser

Dish Machine

Steam Tables

Chemical Dispenser

Knives

Ovens

Mixer

Job description

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

Apply locations

Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: R25_02898

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 implementing quality and quantity food standards and controls as established for the Department.

What Is In It For You:

• 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.

What You Will Need:

• 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: April 28/25

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 Levelling Salary: $24.34

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

About Us

Since 1998, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence, and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of:

Trust: Act with integrity and fairness
Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion
Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support.