First Cook

Homewood Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Victoria is looking for a First Cook to manage food preparation and ensure high culinary standards. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations and complying with health regulations. The ideal candidate holds a Culinary Arts diploma with at least 3 years of experience in a high-volume setting. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Free staff parking

Onsite training

Access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• 3 years of recent experience in a high-volume food service environment.
• Professional culinary diploma (Red Seal Chef Status) is an asset.
• Experience with Health and Safety and Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Manage food planning, production, and preparation activities.
• Ensure high-quality culinary standards and food presentation.
• Supervise kitchen areas to improve guest satisfaction.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Communication skills

Health and Safety regulations

Education

Culinary Arts degree or diploma

Food Safe Level II certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

We have an immediate, rewarding career opportunity for a First Cook to join our team at Ravensview, part of Homewood Health, the national leader in mental health and addictions treatment in Canada.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation including comprehensive benefits and RRSP-matching program
• Free staff parking
• Onsite dining room with gourmet meals prepared by our talented team
• Onsite training including nationally-recognized CARES Program, first aid, and the opportunity to develop knowledge of mental health and addictions care in our Ravensview Monthly Grand Rounds Education Series
• Access to professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running, and direct access to John Dean Park

Homewood Ravensview is a private 75-bed mental health, trauma, and addiction facility offering evidence-based, medically-led inpatient services for first responders, military, veterans, adults, and young adults. Located in North Saanich on 28 acres of forested hillside, Homewood Ravensview offers clients a comfortable and safe environment featuring serene ocean views from spacious rooms, welcoming common areas, and a world-class team of physicians, psychiatrists, counselors, and 24-hour nursing professionals.

As First Cook, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. This is a full-time permanent position that requires the ability to work varied hours including some evenings and weekends.

What you'll be doing :

1. Support the development and management of all food planning, production, and preparation activities.
2. Support the development and establishment of exemplary food presentation standards and techniques.
3. Ensure adherence to high-level service principles, quality culinary standards, and operations management for kitchen and dining areas.
4. Work to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while supervising kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced.
5. Be accountable for adherence to infection control, occupational health and safety, safe food handling, and applicable policies and procedures.
6. Keep informed of upcoming functions to ensure that all items are ordered, received, and prepared on time and up to standard.
7. Ensure that all menu items are promptly prepared within reasonable time and plate presentation meets Chef’s standards.
8. Ensure minimal wastage by preparing and storing food correctly and ensuring the sorting of organic waste.
9. Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with all food and beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
10. Estimate daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicate production needs to kitchen personnel daily.

What we're looking for :

1. A degree or diploma recognized in hospitality: Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2. Professional culinary diploma (Red Seal Chef Status) is an asset.
3. Valid Food Safe Level II certification.
4. 3 years of recent related experience in a high-volume food service environment.
5. Experience with Health and Safety and Infection Control in a food service environment.
6. Ability to communicate and interact with diverse individuals, build trust, and develop rapport.
7. Experience in a specialized setting with knowledge of addictions or mental health would be an asset.
8. Adaptable and flexible to the unique and changing needs of guests.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community from COVID-19, and as required by BC Health Authorities, all staff must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Homewood Health promotes a fair and competitive compensation model. Pay rates are tailored to reflect differences in operating environments and job requirements. Compensation is influenced by many factors including organizational tenure, experience, qualifications, external competitiveness, internal comparability, geography, and work performance. The pay range for this position is $ - $.

Homewood Ravensview acknowledges with respect the WSÁNEĆ people on whose territory it operates and recognizes their ongoing relationship with the land.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive, and fulfilling lives.