Line Cook/prep Cook - Oshawa, Canada - Livita Retirement Residences

Description

Welcome to the Livita Retirement Residences.

Guided by the philosophy that a balanced lifestyle is a healthier lifestyle, the Livita Retirement Residences is dedicated to providing seniors with programs and services that promotes a balanced retirement lifestyle and helps older adults lead better, more fulfilled lives.

LIVING WITH VITALITY MATTERS

Key Responsibilities:
A Cook must be capable to prepare food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach. The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.


As a positive and active contributor, your key duties will include:

• Prepare meals with proficiency and mínimal supervision
• Effectively communicates with front of house staff during service
• Manages inventory appropriately
• Maintain safefood handling certificate
• Basic understands budgets and supports costcontrolling measures
• Leadership shown in kitchen including running preservice meetings as required
• Time management shown to prepare items and follow production sheets to meet the meal schedule
• Exhibits knowledge of public health requirements, including temp checks and kitchen cleanliness
• Shows a dedication to customer service by being present in the dining room and building rapport with residents
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances
• Previous food services experience in a retirement residence, long term care residence or other hospitality environment is an asset
• Proven experience as a Cook
• Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines, Knowledge of cooking, roasting and plating is essential
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions given by Food Services Manager
• Knowledge in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
• Friendly with good communication skills
• Good physical condition and stamina, ability to stand, lift and constant cleanliness
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus, must posses Food Handler Certificate from Ontario

- must be able to work weekends and other shift if required

• As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search, which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Part-time hours: 7.5 per week


Salary:
$17.11-$19.00 per hour


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:

All Staff are required to wear a mask and preform a rapid COVID19 test before the start of each shift.

we provide all required PPE and have enhanced sanitization processes in place.


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oshawa, ON L1G 8E4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location:
One location