Job Description

POSITION: Cook STATUS: Casual Salary: $26.52-$28.71 Sidney All Care Residence envisions a community that attracts those who value a life which is enriched by being present each day and is further made extraordinary through individuality, play, innovation, healthy living and compassionate care. We are a long-term care community that offers respite and full time 24 hour care. Summary of Position Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation of all meals, serving meals, accepting and putting away delivered supplies, ordering designated supplies, operating all equipment in a safe and sanitary manner. Benefits we offer are:

• Extended Health/Dental Benefits
• Health, Wellness & Education benefits up to $500.00/ year
• Company matched Group Retirement Plan (RRSP)
• Free on-site parking

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Cooks and prepares breakfast, lunch, diner, special dietary items, catering items, snacks according to direction and by following menus and recipes;
• Ensures that all food is prepared and portioned as outlined;
• Ensures that sanitation and safety standards are maintained during food preparation and production;
• Receives deliveries and checks for damage, quantity and quality and validates receipts as ordered.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Current Food safe level 1;
• Must have a minimum of 2 years related work experience with a preference in a Residential Care Community kitchen working with seniors;
• Must have the ability to communicate tactfully and maturely when interacting with residents, staff, suppliers, volunteers, and the family and guests of our residents;
• Must have an understanding of texture modifications, allergies and food sensitivities.

Please note: *A criminal record check is required pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act for working with vulnerable seniors. TB test and proof of Covid-19 Vaccination are also required. Job Type: Casual Salary: $26.52-$28.71 per hour Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sidney, BC V8L 2C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person