Prep Cook

Atria Senior Living; Brandon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Brandon, Manitoba, is looking for dedicated kitchen staff to assist with meal preparation and ensure excellent service to residents. The ideal candidate should have basic reading, writing, and math skills, and a knowledge of food handling standards. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to food safety protocols. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and includes outstanding benefits such as paid holidays and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must possess basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Effective communication in English is crucial.
• Food handlers permit required as per the provincial law and/or Company standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and presentation.
• Provide high-level customer service.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Adhere to food safety practices.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Writing skills

Mathematical skills

Communication in English

Food handling knowledge

Job description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals.

• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Assist cook with preparation and presentation of meals and snacks in accordance to company recipe and production guides.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Assist cooks as requested.
• Adhere to standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Effectively read, write and communicate in English with residents and other employees.
• Food handlers permit as required by provincial law and/or Company standards.
• Able to follow and read recipes and production guides.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.