Job Description

Cook III - Full-Time

Silverstone Care Centre - Sechelt, BC

Join our Culinary Team and help create joy in life & aging through exceptional food service!

Silverstone Care Centre is seeking an experienced

Cook III

to lead our kitchen team in delivering high-quality meals for our residents. This role is ideal for someone who loves cooking, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys mentoring others.

About the Role

Reporting to the

Support Services Manager

, the Cook III is responsible for planning, preparing, and supervising the delivery of under 200 meals per day. You will lead Cooks I & II and Food Service Workers while ensuring food quality, safety, and service excellence.

What You'll Do

Food Preparation & Quality

Plan menus and recipes with the Dietitian, considering therapeutic and nutritional needs. Prepare and/or direct preparation of soups, entrees, sauces, vegetables, desserts, and therapeutic diets. Test, adjust, and control food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation. Ensure timely meal service and adherence to food safety standards.

Procurement & Inventory

Estimate food/supply needs and place orders. Receive goods, resolve supplier discrepancies, and maintain inventory rotation systems. Support cost-control and efficient purchasing.

Leadership & Team Supervision

Lead and mentor Cooks I & II and Food Service Workers. Assign duties, schedule coverage, coordinate workflow, and support onboarding and evaluation processes. Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

Administration & Compliance

Maintain HACCP procedures, food safety programs, and temperature logs. Support budget planning, cost monitoring, and policy development. Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC, infection control standards, and facility policies.

Professional Development

Maintain current knowledge through ongoing education. Mentor and support the professional growth of the kitchen team.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Graduated from a recognized 12-month cooking/food preparation program. Minimum

2 years of recent supervisory experience

in institutional or healthcare food service.

Red Seal Certification (Cook)

or equivalent education/experience.

Food Safe Level II

required.

Skills & Abilities

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture modifications. Competent in operating commercial kitchen equipment. Able to organize, problem-solve, and work under pressure. Physically able to perform standing, lifting, bending, and walking. Meets provincial immunization and TB screening requirements.

Why Work With Us?

Supportive leadership and a collaborative kitchen team Strong organizational values of Caring, Connecting & Celebrating Opportunities for professional development Meaningful work that directly impacts residents' quality of life

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed or email your resume to:

jeremy.lapierre@silverstonecare.ca

Subject: Cook III Application

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.48 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sechelt, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Long Term Care: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Location:

Sechelt, BC (required)
Work Location: In person