Senior Living Kitchen Chef

AgeCare Ltd.; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff under the direction of culinary leadership.

You will review menus, follow standardized recipes, and maintain daily production with attention to portion control and presentation. The role requires experience in large-quantity food preparation, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to lift heavy items.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate; Red Seal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check (or be willing to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
• To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively.
• To ensure use of proper food handling techniques.
• To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form.
• To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget.
• To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.
• To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days.
• To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions.
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it.
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
• To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures.

Skills

Food handling

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate preferred

Job description

AgeCare Ltd. in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff under the direction of culinary leadership.

You will review menus, follow standardized recipes, and maintain daily production with attention to portion control and presentation. The role requires experience in large-quantity food preparation, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to lift heavy items.