Full-Time Prep Cook

Cherish at Central Park; Langford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Langford, BC is seeking a Prep Cook to join their culinary team. The role involves preparing fresh meals, assisting with kitchen duties, and ensuring food safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, food safety knowledge, and are team-oriented. This full-time position offers a salary of $23 to $25 per hour, plus benefits.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of kitchen or prep cook experience preferred.
• Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and work on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for lunch and dinner service.
• Assist with sandwich prep and stock resident fridge.
• Plate meals with accuracy and care.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

English fluency

Job description

Now Hiring: Prep Cook

Location: Cherish at Central Park – Langford, BC

Job Type: Full-Time

Cherish at Central Park is seeking a Prep Cook to support our culinary team in preparing fresh, from-scratch meals for our senior residents. This role is key to ensuring smooth meal service by handling prep work for lunch and dinner.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for lunch and dinner service, including proteins, salads, and desserts.
• Assist with sandwich prep and stock resident fridge.
• Plate meals with accuracy and care alongside servers and chefs.
• Receive and store food deliveries.
• Follow all food safety and cleaning protocols, including daily deep-cleaning tasks.
• Assist with advance prep for next day’s meals.
  
  

Requirements

• 1–2 years kitchen or prep cook experience preferred.
• Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Organized, dependable, and team-oriented.
• English Fluency, written and oral required.
  
  

Job Schedule: Daytime hours with weekend availability required.

Job Type: Permanent full-time

Salary: $23 - $25 per hour plus extended health benefits.

Apply today to join a respectful, resident-focused culinary team where your work truly matters.

Why Work at Cherish?

At Cherish at Central Park, we believe that meals are more than nourishment—they’re moments of connection and joy. As a Prep Cook, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven kitchen team that prepares delicious food from scratch and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day.