Prep Cook

Atria Retirement Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Retirement Canada in Victoria seeks dedicated team members to enhance dining experiences for residents. Your role will involve customer service, food preparation assistance, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.

Successful candidates will possess basic cooking skills and the ability to effectively communicate in English. The position offers competitive benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and a supportive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Effectively communicate in English with residents and employees.
• Food handlers permit as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Work closely with Executive Chef to satisfy residents.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Communication in English

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!

• 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.

• 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.