Cook - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Hospice Society

Vancouver Hospice Society
Vancouver Hospice Society
Verified Company
Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter


Description
The Cook plans, prepares and cooks a variety of food items and baked goods (e.g. cookies), according to FoodSafe standards, for patients and staff in the hospice andassigns tasks and provides direction to kitchen volunteers. Maintains a clean, stocked kitchen and supply area. Works closely with other staff, volunteers and families. We are looking for someone to work Thursday and Sunday 8am -2pm.


PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES, include but are not limited to:

  • Develops weekly menu plans and follows daily menu plans and adapts as necessary to accommodate changes in numbers of persons requiring meals. Plans cooking schedule to minimize time between completion and serving.
  • Defrosts and prepares food in advance; cooks and prepares food items (e.g. soups, sauces, salads, fish, poultry, meats, desserts, cookies); and prepares various food items for freezing to be used at a later date.
  • Ensures food is prepared according to preparation guidelines and FoodSafe standards as well as any dietary restrictions for patients/staff.
  • Checks food and other kitchen/cooking supplies on hand and restocks the kitchen with necessary daytoday supplies. Does weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assigns tasks and provides direction and supervision to kitchen volunteers to ensure work is performed in accordance with standards.
  • Ensures an established rotation of food in storage and use of leftovers to minimize spoilage and waste.
  • Ensures kitchen, dining and storage areas, as well as machines and equipment are clean and free from hazards (e.g. wet floors, broken glass, sharp objects, etc), as required.
  • Interacts with patients and families to discuss special dietary requirements, allergy alerts and any food prep considerations.
  • Ensures safety practices and procedures are adhered to.
Assumes other related duties as assigned.


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
$11,000.00-$13,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Onsite parking

Experience:


  • Culinary: 1 year (preferred)
- cooking: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location:
One location

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