First Cook

Sienna Senior Living; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a dedicated First Cook to join their team. This temporary full-time position plays a vital role in enhancing residents' lives through quality food preparation and service. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to food safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in hospitality or seniors living sector.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Effective verbal and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect, select, and use only the freshest ingredients for all menu items.
• Prepare food using quality methods based on seasonal menus.
• Oversee routine operations in absence of Executive Chef.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Scratch cooking

Sanitation

Food safety

Education

Red Seal or recognized culinary diploma

Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The First Cook plays a vital role in our communities, impacting residents' lives and fostering human connection.

This is a Temporary Full-Time position, offering 75 hours biweekly.

Term: 3 months or until the incumbent returns, whichever comes first.

Schedule

• Sun 11:00am-7:00pm
• Mon OFF
• Tues OFF
• Wed 11:00am-7:00pm
• Thurs 11:00am-7:00pm
• Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
• Sat 11:00am-7:00pm

Wage leveling rate of pay is $27.75 per hour. Once wage leveling ends, the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect, select, and use only the freshest ingredients for all menu items.
• Prepare food using quality methods based on seasonal menus.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in scratch cooking, teaching and coaching others.
• Ensure meals are at appropriate temperatures, attractively presented, and properly portioned.
• Monitor storage, receiving, and rotation of food to comply with health regulations.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef, oversee routine operations, manage menu changes, requisition supplies, and maintain records.
• Direct Second Cooks and Stewards in food prep and plating, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation.
• Follow policies on sanitation, safety, and quality assurance; complete all necessary documentation.
• Assist with cleaning duties and quarterly inventory counts, following FIFO.
• Support orientation and training of kitchen staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in hospitality or seniors living sector.
• Red Seal or recognized culinary diploma.
• Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Good public relations and communication skills.
• Experience with large quantity food, catering, and special events.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel is an asset.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Effective verbal and written English skills.
• Successful passing of Criminal Records Check.

Join Sienna Senior Living to make a difference in people's lives. We are committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. Support for accommodations is available during the recruitment process.