First Cook

Sienna Senior Living; Surrey; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a First Cook for casual on-call shifts at Aspira Pacifica Retirement Living in Surrey, BC. The role requires flexibility to cover morning or evening shifts, with on-site responsibilities and a strong focus on quality food for residents.

Responsibilities include scratch cooking, food safety, teaching kitchen staff, and managing daily operations. A Red Seal or culinary diploma is preferred; applicants must pass a criminal records check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in hospitality or seniors living settings.
• Red Seal designation or culinary diploma is an asset.
• Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate required.
• Strong public relations and communication skills.
• Experience with large quantity food, catering and events.
• Proficient with Word/Outlook/Excel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents using quality methods and seasonal menus.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage and rotation of food items.
• Provide direction to kitchen staff and maintain clean, sanitized work areas.
• Assist with inventory and ordering; monitor temperatures and safety standards.
• Support morning, evening, and weekend shift coverage as needed.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Seniors living sector

Public relations

English communication

Deadline oriented

Flexibility

Education

Red Seal or culinary diploma (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

First Cook - CASUAL
Aspira Pacifica Retirement Living - 2525 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V4P 0C8
Wage: $27.06/hr
This vacancy is for a new posting.

This is a Permanent Casual (On-Call) position to pick up shifts whenever needed.

We are looking for someone who would be able to pick up any of the below shifts for any day of the week:

• 7:00AM-3:00PM
• 11:00AM-7:00PM

As a First Cook your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and other food products of the highest possible standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Prepares food items for residents using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner based on rotational seasonal menus
• Subject matter expert in scratch cooking skills (e.g. mother sauces, stocks, starch and vegetable, homemade desserts). Enjoys teaching and coaching.
• Provides for meals at appropriate temperatures, with attractive presentations, balanced taste and in portion controlled quantities.
• Monitors to ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with health department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers of kitchen and service.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations, makes menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers and maintains records as directed.
• Provides direction to Second Cooks and Stewards in food preparation procedures, prep work, and plating of food. Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment at all times.
• Adheres to department policies and procedures for department including sanitation, safety, and quality assurance. Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures).
• Assists and directs with daily cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assists with quarterly food inventory count. Ensures the FIFO rule is followed.
• Assists in the orientation and training of kitchen team members.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the hospitality or seniors living sector.
• Red Seal designation or a diploma from a culinary program at a recognized college is an asset.
• A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Must possess good public relations and communication skills.
• Experience in large quantity food, catering and special event preparation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel an asset.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check
• Bonus Points for having: Experience working with food ordering systems.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.