Third Cook (Full-time) - Terra Losa

Come grow your culinary career with Lifestyle Options!

Lifestyle Options takes tremendous pride in operating supportive living communities with professional staff that foster healthy aging and champion residents’ freedom, choice, and independence.

At Lifestyle Options we care for our residents, but we also care for our employees. We're committed to your wellbeing, and we strive to create a positive and rewarding work environment for our staff. You will be joining a team of supportive professionals and leaders that want to see you excel in your career.

We are currently searching for a

Third Cook to join our team. This is a full-time shift position at our Terra Losa location.

Position Summary :

The Third Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Third Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. Third Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.

You'll enjoy benefits such as :

• Company matched RRSP program for full-time employees
• Personal time off (PTO) days
• Opportunities for career progression

What You Bring to the Role :

• One (1) year experience working in a similar setting required.
• Basic Food Safety required.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, WHMIS, Food Safety
• Familiar with use of kitchen equipment and hand tools
• Ability to follow recipes
• Ability to Prep food items according to production lists and menu requirements.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Professional appearance and manners.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Your Responsibilities :

• Prepares food within menu guidelines.
• Prepares and plates cold foods such as fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, desserts and salads.
• Use of the Rational Oven for food preparation.
• Ensures that the safety, sanitation, order and appearance of the kitchen is in compliance with all standards directed by regulatory agencies.
• Assists the Head chef / First Cook and cooks in preparation and serving banquets, brunches, meetings and other special events.
• Assists with washing dishes and taking out garbage in the absence of General Kitchen Helpers.
• Assist with the delivery of resident meals.
• Stay productive and prepared for future needs as time allows.
• Assist with receiving and putting away incoming food orders.