Scratch Cook

Cherish at Central Park; Langford; On-site; CAD 35,817 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Cherish at Central Park in Langford, BC is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare scratch-made meals for our senior residents. You will work with the kitchen team to deliver high-quality daily menus while upholding food safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in professional cooking, scratch production experience, and Food Safe Level 1 certification. English communication and team-orientation are essential for a respectful, efficient kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional cooking experience in a commercial or residential kitchen.
• 5+ years of Scratch cooking/production cooking experience REQUIRED.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification required.
• Experience working in a senior living setting is an asset.
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality tea service, lunch and dinner items according to daily menus.
• Plate meals for service, ensuring proper portioning, presentation, and timing.
• Collaborate with other chefs to create and adjust production plans based on staffing and menu flow.
• Review menus in advance and ensure frozen and perishable ingredients are prepped as needed.
• Participate in handovers between shifts to ensure continuity and readiness for upcoming services.
• Clean as you go, following all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Complete assigned daily deep-cleaning task (e.g., equipment, storage areas, shelving).
• Receive and store delivered items, rotating stock according to FIFO principles.

Skills

Cooking experience

Scratch cooking

English communication

Time management

Team player

Stand for long periods

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

Food Safe Level 1 certification

Job description

About The Job

Job Title: Cook.

Location: Cherish at Central Park - Langford, BC.

Job Type: PT

Reports To: Head Chef.

Position Summary

At Cherish at Central Park, our cooks are responsible for preparing high-quality, scratch-made meals that support the health, dignity, and enjoyment of our senior residents. Working with the kitchen team, each chef plays a key role in delivering a delicious culinary experience for our seniors. .

Key Responsibilities

Meal Preparation & Service

• Prepare high quality tea service, lunch and dinner items according to daily menus.
• Plate meals for service, ensuring proper portioning, presentation, and timing.

Kitchen Coordination

• Collaborate with other chefs to create and adjust production plans based on staffing and menu flow.
• Review menus in advance and ensure frozen and perishable ingredients are prepped as needed.
• Participate in handovers between shifts to ensure continuity and readiness for upcoming services.

Cleaning & Organization

• Clean as you go, following all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Complete assigned daily deep-cleaning task (e.g., equipment, storage areas, shelving).
• Receive and store delivered items, rotating stock according to FIFO principles.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of professional cooking experience in a commercial or residential kitchen.
• 5+ years of Scratch cooking/production cooking experience REQUIRED.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification required.
• Experience working in a senior living setting an asset.
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Team-oriented, respectful, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Supports a respectful, gossip-free, and team-driven workplace culture.

Job Details

• Salary: $26 hour to start.
• Job Type: Permanent Full-Time.
• Schedule: Between 8am-6:30pm. Weekday and Weekend availability required.

Why Work at Cherish?

At Cherish at Central Park, we believe that meals are more than nourishment—they’re moments of connection and joy. As a Chef, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven kitchen team that prepares delicious food from scratch and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day.