Scratch Cook (Full Time)

Cherish at Central Park; Langford; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherish at Central Park in Langford, BC is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare scratch-made meals for our senior residents. You will work with the kitchen team to deliver quality meals during a 8am–4pm schedule, ensuring portion control and presentation.

The role requires Food Safe Level 1, 5+ years of professional cooking and scratch cooking experience, strong time management, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Team oriented and English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional cooking experience in a commercial or residential kitchen.
• 5+ years of Scratch cooking/production cooking experience.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification required.

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.
• Receive and store delivered items, rotating stock according to FIFO principles.

Skills

Pro cooking exp

Scratch cooking

Education

Food Safe Level 1 certification

Job description

Job Title: Cook

Location: Cherish at Central Park - Langford, BC

Job Type: FT

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-4:00pm. 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.