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- Employment type
- Casual
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Oct 15, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Prepare daily meals from predetermined menus under the direction of the Sous Chef. Ensure food quality and presentation meet fine dining standards while contributing to smooth kitchen operations.
Job details
Job Description COOK Amica Erin Mills Casual $21.75 Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience. At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities. Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day. A day in the life of a Cook: You are committed to service excellence and pride yourself in exceeding dining expectations by contributing to a culinary experience of the highest quality, consistency and creativity. Under the direction of the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for daily meal preparation from pre-determined menus, ensuring food quality and presentation meets fine dining standards and contributes to the smooth operation of the kitchen. How do I qualify? You must have: Food Handling Certificate Minimum three years of progressive experience in a variety of dining environments What we are looking for: Previous Hotel experience in a fine dining property Flexibility to work a variety of shifts Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. #DirectService-Hiring-Amica #LI-DNI
What you’ll do
Prepare daily meals from predetermined menus under the direction of the Sous Chef. Ensure food quality and presentation meet fine dining standards while contributing to smooth kitchen operations.
Requirements
A Food Handling Certificate and at least three years of progressive experience in a variety of dining environments are required. Previous experience at a fine dining hotel property and flexibility to work a variety of shifts are sought.
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Recruitment · Preferred
- preparation · Preferred
- Process · Preferred
- Food service · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Meal Preparation
- Food Handling
- Food Quality
- Food Presentation
- Fine Dining
- Culinary Creativity
- Service Excellence
- Kitchen Operations
- Menu Execution
- Flexibility
- Food Quality Assurance And Control
- Fine Dining Experience
- Meal Planning And Preparation
- Assisted Living
- Creativity
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Long-Term Care
- Senior Living
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Cook
- Cooks
- Cooks, Restaurant
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