Prep Cook

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Nanaimo to assist with meal preparation, ensure kitchen cleanliness, and provide excellent customer service to residents. This role involves closely working with chefs to maintain high dining standards and adhere to food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Effectively communicate in English.
• Food handlers permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and presentation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Reading

Writing

Mathematical skills

Education

Food handlers permit

Job description

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.