Prep Cook

Prep Cook Date Posted: 4/27/2024 Location: New Westminister, British Columbia , Canada Reference No.: 2024-5631 Position Type: Full-time Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Want to join us? ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: Are you passionate about fostering connections and warm welcoming environments through unique personalized dining experiences? Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager or designate, our Prep Cook play a critical role in enriching the lives of our residents by providing the highest quality of service in the dining room throughout every meal. The Prep Cook is also responsible for food preparation and plating of attractive and nutritious meals and snacks. Maintains cleanliness of the dietary areas and equipment in accordance with specific standards and regulations. BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of grade 12 education required. Minimum 2 years’ experience in with large volume food cooking, preparation, and plating techniques. Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program is preferred. Must have a valid regional safe food handler’s certificate or the ability to acquire. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar kitchen position preferred. An understanding of food service and preparation is essential. Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language. Dependable, responsible and an ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently. Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence. Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in and adheres to continuous quality improvement standard. Ensures that the proper dietary restrictions are followed for residents. Helps to meet residents’ personal preferences. Maintains a clean work space and able to deliver high quality product in a fast paced environment during meal services. Receives and stores dietary department food and supplies. Maintains cleanliness in food preparation areas including washing dishes, pots, pans, and cleaning kitchen equipment and area, as assigned according to established cleaning procedures. Follows HACCP principles in food preparation, monitors temperature records and food samples are taken and labeled as per regulations. Portions desserts, appetizers and meals for serving in the dining room as well as serves snacks. Receives and stores food supplies. Complies with infection control processes and protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management. Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, residents and guests including addressing resident concerns during dining service. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff. Performs other duties as assigned by Dining Services Manager or delegate. Complies with all corporate policies and procedures. Completes all required mandatory training/education. Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System/Globally Harmonized System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Participates in the ongoing Fire Prevention, and Pest Control programs and any other programs as required. All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all those who apply; however only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Verve Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. Other Jobs You May Be Interested In