Cook's Helper Temporary Part Time (BC Ck Hlpr3 0.32) AgeCare Brandt's Creek Mews

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Cook's Helper is responsible for performing a variety of preparation duties in a traditional institutional kitchen in accordance with production schedules and standardized recipes in accordance with accepted safety and food handling policies and procedures with an overall focus towards implementing quality and quantity food standards and controls as established for the Department. What Is In It For You: Assists Cook in preparing food items in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures, and guidelines. Assists in meal service as required relating to beverage and meal service, plating of food, clearing, and cleaning of dining rooms etc. Assists in regular and modified foods as directed to meet resident diet modifications and recipe compliance. Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment. Follow cleaning schedule. Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone. Maintains established AgeCare policies, procedures, and objectives for quality assurance and safety. What You Will Need: High School Graduate or equivalent is preferred. Certification in a nationally recognized food service safety program. Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing. Food Safe Certification Level 1. 2 years of experience as a Cook/Assistant in a Healthcare environment Experience working with Juice dispenser, Dish Machine, Steam tables, Chemical Dispenser, Knives, Ovens, Mixer, and other kitchen equipment. Internal Closing Date: September 3rd, 2026 Temporary until return of the incumbent Hours of Work: Sundays - Wednesdays from 3:00pm-7:00pm Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply Union membership is a condition of employment Wage Levelling Salary: $29.72 per hour

The Cook's Helper assists in preparing food items according to standardized recipes and production schedules while ensuring compliance with safety and food handling policies. They are also responsible for meal service, plating, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Safe Certification Level 1. Additionally, at least 2 years of experience as a cook or assistant in a healthcare environment is required.

• CleaningPreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• Food preparationPreferred

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• Food preparation
• Kitchen sanitation
• Food safety
• Meal service
• Dietary compliance
• Equipment maintenance
• Recipe compliance
• Plating
• Cleaning
• Institutional cooking
• Food Plating And Presentation
• Food Services
• English Language
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Long-Term Care
• Quality Assurance

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Cook/Helper
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

16 hours per week