Cook (Full-time) - The Waterford

Job summary

Prepare, cook, and present high-quality menu items while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. Act as a lead for food production in the absence of the Executive Chef and foster positive relationships with residents and staff.

Job details

Looking for a job where you can contribute to the sum of human happiness and truly make a difference? Join us! We're crafting a purposeful, happy and vibrant seniors' community where our residents and employees flourish together. The Waterford has been a respected leader in senior living in South Delta since 2002, offering both independent living and private long-term care. We are part of Bria Communities, a local, private company that operates four vibrant retirement communities in South Delta and Langley. WHO ARE YOU? You want to work for a company that sees people of all ages as valuable individuals, not just numbers, clients or patients. Your values include: Acting with respect to people of all ages, but especially older adults Providing elevated customer services that put seniors’ needs, comfort, and dignity first Being a supportive and collaborative team member who contributes your skills and knowledge to create purposeful, happy and vibrant senior communities. Leading the way by taking initiative, always improving, and bringing positivity to work with you every day. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM Competitive wages Competitive extended medical & dental benefits Discounted employee meals Career growth and development opportunities We’re locally owned and operated A culture where feedback from employees leads to real change Shift: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm (Saturday to Wednesday) Education & Experience Must possess a diploma from a recognized culinary school Experience in a recognized cooking establishment Food Safe Certificate Red Seal Certificate is an asset Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook, and present high-quality menu items while maintaining Bria Cuisine standards for food quality and service Operate and maintain cooking equipment safely, ensuring the workspace complies with all health, hygiene, and safety regulations Act as the lead for food production in the absence of the Executive Chef or Manager to ensure seamless department operations Foster positive relationships with staff and residents while adhering to company policies and respecting resident privacy Actively contributes recipe and menu ideas to the Chef, thinking creatively and in response to resident feedback. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of facility procedures and perform additional duties as required to support the culinary team Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have the ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations by displaying tact, courtesy and patience with residents, guests, volunteers and employees Fluent in written and oral English. Passion for fresh ingredients and producing great food every day Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Safely and efficiently operate all equipment required for the position's duties. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have the stamina to be on their feet for up to 8 hours Communicate effectively, organize departmental operations, and supervise subordinates when acting as lead hand. Full Role Profile available upon request WAT1

What you’ll do

Prepare, cook, and present high-quality menu items while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. Act as a lead for food production in the absence of the Executive Chef and foster positive relationships with residents and staff.

Requirements

Must possess a diploma from a recognized culinary school and have experience in a recognized cooking establishment. A Food Safe Certificate is required, and a Red Seal Certificate is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Extended medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Discounted employee meals
• Career growth and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary arts
• Food safety
• Menu planning
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Multitasking
• Interpersonal skills
• Team leadership
• Communication
• Time management
• Recipe development
• Customer service
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Tactfulness
• Patience
• Physical Stamina
• Lifting Ability
• Red Seal Certification
• Positivity
• Customer Service
• Cooking
• Long-Term Care
• Operations
• Proactivity
• Senior Living

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Cook Trainer
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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