Full-Time Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing a variety of meals according to daily menus and resident preferences while ensuring dietary needs are met. They must also maintain kitchen sanitation, manage cooking tools, and contribute to the development of new recipes.

Job details

Life is a Journey, Join the Club. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our culinary team at The Journey Club within the beautiful lakeside community of Westman Village in Mahogany. A Journey Club Cook works with a kitchen team dedicated to developing and actioning a variety of recipes for our resident base. Our goal is to lead the way in terms of Senior Living culinary arts by consistently diversifying the menu’s provided and adapting to dietary & health requests on an as-needed basis. Ready to join a team of culinary creatives & take part in bringing excitement to the plates of our Journey Club residents? A day in the life of a Cook at the Journey Club: * Receive orders from front of house staff and prepare meals according to resident preferences * Preparing a variety of delicious meals according to the daily menu and set recipes * Closely follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals * Make adjustments to accommodate residents with specific diet/health concerns * Perform a variety of cooking techniques and utilize various ingredients, based on experience * Responsible for accurately preparing the workstation & subsequently the cleaning procedures associated * Monitor & manage cooking tools and ingredients * Develop new recipes that align with The Journey Club’s culinary management What you bring to the table: * Proven experience as a cook, preferably within the Senior’s Living industry considered a strong asset * Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware * Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.) * Consistent capability in following all sanitation procedures required * Food Safety Certificate * Proven ability to work on a diverse team * Excellent communication skills * Diploma or Certificate from a Culinary program will be considered an advantage * A current and clear Criminal Records Check As the benchmark within the Senior Living industry, we are pleased to provide you with the following: * Competitive compensation package * Flexible health & dental coverage * Employee matching group RRSP program * On-site parking options available * Opportunity for growth & career advancement * Company events and activities throughout the year * Employee centric culture We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please apply through: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f365331c-8337-4cd0-889d-3a12856b99a3&ccId=9200728505140_2&lang=en_CA [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f365331c-8337-4cd0-889d-3a12856b99a3&ccId=9200728505140_2&lang=en_CA]

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing a variety of meals according to daily menus and resident preferences while ensuring dietary needs are met. They must also maintain kitchen sanitation, manage cooking tools, and contribute to the development of new recipes.

Requirements

Candidates should have proven experience as a cook, preferably in a senior living environment, and possess strong knowledge of various cooking techniques. A Food Safety Certificate and the ability to pass a criminal records check are required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package • Flexible health & dental coverage • Employee matching group RRSP program • On-site parking • Career advancement opportunities • Company events

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cooking
• Menu development
• Food safety
• Sanitation procedures
• Meal preparation
• Dietary accommodation
• Kitchen management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Knife skills
• Grilling
• Baking
• Boiling
• Culinary Management
• Culinary Arts
• Cutting Tool (Machining)
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Sanitation
• Senior Living

Job areas

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