Second Cook

Aspira Astoria Retirement Living; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspira Astoria Retirement Living is seeking a passionate Second Cook to join their team. This permanent part-time position involves preparing meals, ensuring food safety, and leading kitchen operations in a supportive environment focused on enhancing the lives of seniors. Ideal candidates will have experience in food preparation and a commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation.
• Sensitivity to dietary needs of seniors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following recipes and ensure proper serving temperatures.
• Inspect food areas for safe handling practices.
• Complete documentation and monitor food quality.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitary Practices

Communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you’re passionate about leading a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth – then join us!

The Second Cook is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

This is a Permanent Part-Time position with 16 hours bi-weekly.

Schedule:

• Sun OFF
• Mon 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
• Tues OFF
• Wed OFF
• Thurs OFF
• Fri OFF
• Sat OFF

Wage leveling rate of pay $27.31 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.

As a Second Cook, your typical day will impact the following ways:

• Review daily menus and preparation lists, set up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepare food following recipes or directions. Ensure food is served at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices; monitor proper receiving, storage, and rotation of food products to comply with health department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and proper container placement.
• Complete all necessary documentation/audits (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned.
• Monitor quality of food supplies received and advise the Executive Chef of problems. Report food, supply, and equipment needs to the Executive Chef or First Cook.
• Alert the Executive Chef to problems and make recommendations about corrective actions.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new food and beverage team members.
• In the absence of the First Cook, assume responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes, requisitions, and purchasing food and supplies from authorized suppliers.
• Advise the Executive Chef of all team member incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, any concerns with the physical plant, incidents or injuries, and complete required reports.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures. Work safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.
• Participate actively in planning and preparing special occasion and theme meal days.

Must haves:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in volume food preparation in the hospitality or seniors living industry.
• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Sensitivity to the dietary needs of seniors.
• Positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the home.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Successful completion of the prescribed Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record Check.

Bonus points for:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Post-secondary training in food preparation from a recognized institution.

Act upon your desire to help others and join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. Support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process upon request.