Prep Cook

Atria Retirement Canada; Whitby; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Annual anniversary rewards (from $500)

Annual Scores Reward ($500 FT / $250 (

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Retirement Canada is seeking a kitchen assistant to support meal preparation and dining services at its retirement community. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to ensure residents enjoy quality meals and a clean, safe dining environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting with events and daily food service. English communication and basic math skills are required for handling orders and schedules.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English with residents and staff.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Work with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to keep residents satisfied with dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules and safety practices.
• Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared to company standards.
• Assist with special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean manner.
• Attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen before service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

English communication

Food safety permit

Follow recipes

Food handling & prep

Job description

Overview

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.

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.