Job Description

Are you an

experienced Cook

want to add value to the lives of Seniors and directly impact their life experience? If yes, then we would

invite you to come and join our Team at Silverstone Care Centre

where we aim to Create Joy in Life and Aging....by Caring, Connecting and Celebrating

Silverstone is a

brand new, beautiful, long term care home in Sechelt, BC,

that has lots of natural light, very cozy surroundings and lovely views of the ocean. We are close to the downtown shops and services in Sechelt with a transit bus stop just steps from our front door. Silverstone is the newest home in the Trellis family with other homes located in North Vancouver and Kamloops. Find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Gemstonecarecentre/ and https://www.facebook.com/creekstonecarecentre/ .

Under the direction of the Support Services Manager, the Cook prepares assigned food items by methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking. The Cook :

Prepares assigned food items by following established menus, recipes and quantity quotas. Assembles ingredients and equipment required for cooking and texture modification. Plans preparation and cooking schedule modification to menus and recipes. Cooks and seasons assigned food and therapeutic diet items such as soups, sauces, salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and desserts using methods and procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boning, baking and bulk re-thermalization. Tests food items for palatability and temperature and adjusts accordingly. Carves food items such as meat and poultry and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas. Maintains established food rotations in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste. Delivers or ensures the delivery of food wagons to designated dining areas. Ensures defined portioning and delivery of meals and fluids is carried out by Food Service Workers. Maintains and monitors food safety programs, and general safety in the kitchen area. Ensures safety practices and procedures are adhered to minimize safety hazards. Maintains HASAP program and monitors other Team Members to follow the same protocol. Participates in the Audits and More Program. Performs audits for meat temperatures received, cooked and served. Assists with the quality assessment of food prepared and food waste audits. Attends and actively participates in monthly dietary Team meetings. Maintains personal professional development through exposure to relevant educational and literary resources and attendance at workshops, in services and Team meetings. Maintains a current knowledge of and complies with all facility policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking/food preparation OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience Food Safe Certification

Why you should become a part of the Silverstone family?

We offer meaningful ways to make a difference: Creating joy in life and aging...by caring, connecting and celebrating; Our values matter: Teamwork, Passion for Learning and Growth, Positive Outlook, Flexibility, and Accountability; Our workplace is highly engaged, respectful, and team oriented; and We offer competitive compensation.
To apply to this exciting opportunity please

send a cover letter and resume to jeremy.lapierre@silverstonecare.ca

outlining how your knowledge, experience, and personal attributes are a good fit with the requirements. Only applicants moving onto the interview stages will be contacted.

We thank all applicants

for their interest in working at Silverstone Care Centre.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $27.56 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Flexible schedule 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)
Application question(s):

How would you add to the dining experience for Seniors in a Long Term Care home?
Experience:

long term care or health care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person