Prep Cook – Senior Living Kitchen, Craft Comforting Meals

Atria Retirement Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Anniversary rewards

Annual Scores Reward

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Retirement Canada is seeking a friendly kitchen helper to assist with meal preparation and presentation for our residents in Edmonton. You will work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to ensure tasty, well-planned dining experiences and high resident satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have basic reading, writing and math skills, and a willingness to follow recipes and safety protocols. We offer a supportive team and opportunities for growth in a retirement community.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English with residents and staff.
• Food handlers permit as required by provincial law.
• 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 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.

Skills

Reading & writing

English communication

Food handling

Recipe following

Customer service

Job description

Atria Retirement Canada is seeking a friendly kitchen helper to assist with meal preparation and presentation for our residents in Edmonton. You will work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to ensure tasty, well-planned dining experiences and high resident satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have basic reading, writing and math skills, and a willingness to follow recipes and safety protocols. We offer a supportive team and opportunities for growth in a retirement community.