Temporary - Full-Time Line Cook - to 488 hrs - LSM

Vantage Living Inc.; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service provider is seeking a Full-Time Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals in Salmon Arm. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of kitchen experience and be knowledgeable in food safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and requires a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and high service standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent kitchen experience or equivalent combination of education, training & experience may be considered.
• Food Safe - Level I and WHMIS Certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items including soups, sauces, salads, and more.
• Meet high quality service standards for all food preparation.
• Ensure the kitchen environment is clean and sanitary.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food Safe - Level I

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

Temporary Position

Full-Time Line Cook

Shift: 10 AM - 6:30 PM, with Tuesday and Wednesday off

Compensation: $21.53 pre-probation, and $23.20 post-probation

Why Work For Us?

At Lakeside Manor, we have created a community that is focused on our residents and how they want to live their lives. Our offering has been carefully designed for those who don’t wish to compromise – those who prefer to remain independent, who appreciate choice, and who make decisions based on their desired lifestyle. Lakeside Manor offers 110 beautifully appointed suites, a service package that considers your every need, plus a host of unique lifestyle choices. Whether you’re catching a movie in our tiered movie theatre, enjoying a gourmet meal at the Silver Swan dining room, or a drink at Corks wine bar, the ambiance cannot be matched anywhere in the area.

Your Job

The Line Cook has the responsibility of ensuring high quality service standards in food preparation, production, presentation, and control. This position prepares and serves high quality meals & nourishments for clients and guests of the community.

Job responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Chef, the Line Cook prepares food items including soups, sauces, salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables & desserts by methods / procedures including roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, baking, and bulk re-thermalization.
• Tests food items for palatability and temperature & adjusts accordingly.
• Meets high quality service standards for all food preparation, production, presentation & control.
• Prepares service of catered and special event menu plans to ensure individual food service needs and standards for food service are met or exceeded.
• Responsible for opening and closing duties of the kitchen, including cleaning duties within the kitchen area.
• Uses a creative and innovative approach in plating food and nourishments while following set recipes. Serves a variety of attractive and appetizing food to tenants and guests of the community.
• Assists with food service quality improvement activities, including evaluation of food preparation & service standards.
• Ensures quality of and timeliness of food preparation and delivery to tenants and guests of the community while operating with a high level of customer service at all times.
• Interacts with all front and back of house staff in an efficient, courteous, respectful, and friendly manner to fulfill food orders quickly and professionally.
• Ensures food and stores are prepared and maintained in accordance with all food safety and accepted kitchen standards.
• Assists the Chef with inventory and notifies the Chef in advance of likely shortages.
• Ensures kitchen environment is in a safe and sanitary condition at all times by washing and disinfecting the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Keep kitchen workstations clean, maintained, and clear of any obstructions.
• Hold high standards for cleanliness, food production quality, and personal hygiene.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent kitchen experience or equivalent combination of education, training & experience may be considered.
• Food Safe - Level I and WHMIS Certificates required.

Closing Date: September 25, 2025