This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.
Position: Casual, Stanford Seniors Village (Parksville, BC)
About Us
At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a
family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide
an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We
invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in
the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.
About the Role
The Cook 1 reports to the Head
Chef or designate is responsible for the daily preparation of all nourishing,
and visually appealing meals for residents, guests and staff. This role ensures
that the changing dietary needs of the person served throughout the community
are met and safe food handling methods are followed.
Responsibilities:
Include but not limited to:
1. Be an engaged collaborative team
player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and
strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
2. Review menus and
production sheets before preparing.
3. Ensure use of proper food handling techniques, based on food safe regulations.
4. Complete daily
temperature checks for hot and cold food.
5. Complete daily temperature audits for fridges, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form.
6. Prepare and serve
foods for therapeutic or specialty diets according to planned menus.
7. Make menu
substitutions as necessary and record these in the designated Food Substitution
Log in Sheet.
8. Coordinates the work
flow and provides direction to designated staff related to the production,
delivery and clean up of meals for assigned area.
9. Performs ordering and
receiving of consumables items according to established purchasing procedures
and polices. Maintains consumable inventory utilizing methods to minimize
spoilage and waste.
10. Adhere to time
schedules for service of meals and nourishments.
11. Follow daily
production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while
working within a set budget.
12. Participate actively
in planning and preparing special occasion and theme meal days.
13. Actively
participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings,
committees and educational in-services.
14. Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through:
- accident prevention,
- knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations,
- the safe use of
supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and
- Utilizing infection
control procedures
15. Participate in
organizational planning related to Food Services by providing input in the
menus, implementation,
schedules and other initiatives to ensure a high standard of Food Services.
16. In the absence of the
supervisor, is responsible for the supervision of department production and
service, staff, including direction of staff, interdepartmental communications,
and emergencies.
17. Performs other related
duties as required.
Qualifications & Skills:
1. Grade 12; or
equivalent.
2. Graduation from a recognized Cooks Training program or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
3. Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a
healthcare or retirement setting.
4. Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises regulation and
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
5. Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets.
6. Minimum of 2-3 years’ culinary experience.
7. Food Safe Level 1
Certificate - Level 2 an asset.
8. Red Seal Certificate
preferred.
9. Serving it Right
certification an asset.
10. Good working knowledge
of accepted sanitation standards.
11. Some supervisory
experience an asset.
12. All
successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check
applicable to Provincial guidelines.
13. Demonstrates
creativity, attention to detail and organizational skills with ability to
delegate.
14. Ability
to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work
with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.
15. Demonstrates
collaborative and team working skills.
16. Ability to work
independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
17. Ability
to read, write, and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and
written instructions.
West Coast Seniors Housing Management
is an equal
opportunity employer.