Job Description

Let us welcome you home to MacTaggart Place in Edmonton, AB

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada, and we are looking for Casual/PT/FT Cooks to join our team!

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. \xe2\x80\x9cLet us welcome you home.\xe2\x80\x9d All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

As the Cook, you are responsible for the well-being of our residents through the preparation and delivery of quality, home-cooked meals.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals using current menu

Store food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures

Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures

Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly prior to leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation and safety requirements

Ensure the environment is safe and sanitary staff and residents; makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries where possible

Maintain kitchen sanitation standards

Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly, service-oriented manner

Demonstrate complete understanding of current menu

Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies

Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or home-cooking

Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel

Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners

Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment

Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation

Superior oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Conditions of Employment

Food Safe Certification

Clear Police Information Check

COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.

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