Full time Cook

Primacorp Ventures; Pickering; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Amenida Senior Community, part of Prima Living, is hiring a Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team in Pickering, Ontario. You will prepare home-style and Korean-inspired meals for residents, plan daily menus, and assist the Food Service Manager with kitchen operations while upholding safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in busy kitchens, ability to scale recipes for large groups, strong teamwork, and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen; senior care/healthcare or institutional setting is an asset.
• Ability to prepare large-batch meals while maintaining quality, taste and dietary requirements.
• Experience with Korean cuisine and large-volume service.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform lifting, bending and carrying tasks.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends/holidays.
• Criminal background check may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients for residents.
• Plan and prep meals for current and following day.
• Assist Food Service Manager with kitchen operations as needed.
• Ensure proper food presentation and portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all prep areas according to health regulations.
• Support kitchen tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
• Clean kitchen equipment and work areas per established standards.
• Adhere to safety and food handling protocols at all times.
• Prepare authentic Korean cuisine to meet residents' cultural and dietary needs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Korean cuisine

Large-batch cooking

Teamwork

Food safety

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Job description

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Amenida Senior Community, a part ofPrima Living, established to provide exceptional care and a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors, offers a warm and supportive environment for more than 20 years. With a focus on personalized care, they emphasize independence and well-being through tailored services and engaging activities. Amenida prides itself on fostering a community where residents can thrive socially, emotionally, and physically, supported by dedicated staff who prioritize each individual's comfort and dignity.

Position:Cook

Reports to:Food Service Manager

Pay: 19.63 - 21.41/ hourly

Your Day to Day:
As a Cook at Amenida Senior Community, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving home-cooked meals using fresh, real ingredients for a large group of residents.
• Planning and prepping meals for the current and following day.
• Assisting the Food Service Manager with kitchen operations as needed.
• Ensuring proper food presentation and portion control.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in all food preparation areas in accordance with health regulations.
• Supporting kitchen tasks including lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for long periods.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas according to established standards.
• Adhering to safety and food handling protocols at all times.
• Focusing on preparing authentic Korean cuisine to meet the cultural and dietary preferences of residents.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven experience working in a busy kitchen environment; experience in a senior care, healthcare, or institutional setting is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare large-batch meals while maintaining quality, taste, presentation, food safety, and dietary requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience preparing Korean cuisine, including the ability to prepare traditional Korean dishes in a large-volume food service environment.
• Ability to safely perform the physical duties associated with food service, including standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment, bending, reaching, and other related tasks, with or without accommodation.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the position and applicable scheduling requirements.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, where required, prior to employment, in accordance with applicable legislation and organizational requirements

Join our team and bring your culinary skills to life in a dynamic kitchen environment!

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