Cook - Victoria, Canada - Atria Retirement Canada - Victorian
1 week ago
Description
Overview:
What's the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? The people you serve.
When you work at Atria, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth.
What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you.
Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.Responsibilities:
Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Atria Retirement's standards.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
- Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
- Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
- Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
- Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
- Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicate needs to Executive Chef/Sous Chef.
- Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
- Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
- Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
- Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
- Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
- Adhere to standard food safety practices.
- Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Attend premeal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents, as well as read and write English.
- Minimum of 13 years experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
- Food handlers permit as required by provincial law and/or Company standards.
- Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
- Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.
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