Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at Riverwalk 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 the type of person who is passionate about preparing fresh foods, innovating delicious cuisines and presenting artfully crafted meals? Our cooks play a critical role in enriching the lives of our residents through a unique and welcoming dining experience. Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager or designate, the cook is responsible for food preparation and plating of attractive and nutritious meals and snacks. Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen in accordance with Eco-Sure and health authority 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 required and Certified Red Seal certificate. Must have a valid regional food handler’s certificate.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
• Must be familiar with computerized on-line ordering systems.
• Strong knife and preparation skills as well as fundamental baking skills.
• 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 standards.
• Responsible for cooking and preparing food for residents and guests and plating meals in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations, the planned menu, and methods best suited for the nutritional quality and appearance of the food. Ensures dietary restrictions are being adhered to.
• Assists with directing and training staff involved with food preparation and service. Supervises the meal preparation during the absence of the Dining Services Manager/Dining Services Supervisor.
• Complies with infection control processes and protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.
• Responsible for receiving and putting away orders, as well as inventory control of ingredients to ensure necessary products are available to residents.
• In the absence of the Dining Services Manager/Dining Services Supervisor, purchasing of food and supplies for the department as per established company procedures.
• Assists in forecasting food production requirements and plans for effective utilization of left-over bulk foods. Follows consistent portion control during meal service.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the food preparation area and kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for completion of food temperature checks and proper documentation as assigned.
• Prepares snack trays for daily Verve Senior LivingAssistant Director of Care - Hawthorn Park (2025-8968) 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 Under the direction of the General Manager and the Director of Care, is responsible for the health and wellness of residents in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and standards of Verve Senior Living.

BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS

• Has recognized nursing license (LPN licensing) and must be in good standing.
• Has demonstrated excellent leadership skills, managerial or suprvisory capacity in a health care setting (i.e. Diversicare/Verve Senior Living Competencies.
• Written and verbal fluency in English is required.
• Must have proficient computer skills (i.e. Word and Excel). Has some experience working within a union setting.
• Preference given to individuals with 2 or more years of experience working with seniors, preference in the long-term care sector..
• A resident-oriented individual, whose visions and values align with those of Verve.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program.
• Completes pre-move-in and ongoing assessments on the health and wellness needs of individual residents and makes recommendations to the appropriate departments/parties/General Manager, as necessary, regarding an individual’s suitability for residence and their needs. Stays up-to-date on services provided and works with residents and their families to meet the residents’ needs.
• Ensures the resident’s file is established, with proper documentation and safe practices related to medication administration processes.
• Organizes a plan of care to promote resident independence based on legislation (i.e. RHRA).
• Updates residents’ plan of care every 6 months (or as required).
• Recruits, interviews and selects new employees. Serves as a leader and helps develop employees to ensure an adequate level of service and job standard are achieved. Conducts annual performance appraisals and addresses performance issues. Oversees and prepares staff scheduling to include shift changes, vacation and leaves of absence.
• Holds regular department meetings to communicate and update employees as per Verve policies and procedures.
• Provides input into the preparation of capital and operational budgets. Provides input for variance reports for any negative financial statements.
• Manages the department finance, including inventory management and purchasing. Reviews and promotes initiatives that help generate revenue.
• Approves/signs off on invoices.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems. 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. Implements and ensures infection prevention control protocols are being followed.
• Complies with all relevant corporate policies and procedures. Makes recommendations regarding the development/modification of policies and procedures.
• Participates and contributes during the operations meeting.
• Completes all required mandatory training/education.
• Builds internal and external relationships with residents, other departments, families, hospitals, government departments, etc. Advocates, collaborates and empathetically communicates with these groups to ensure optimal wellness outcomes are achieved.
• Works in conjunction with Sales and Marketing to raise awareness about the residence and services provided.
• Performs other related tasks as delegated by the General Manager.

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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. Skills Additional Qualifications

• Managerial or supervisory in health care setting
• Leadership and communication skills
• Written and Verval fluency in English is required

FULL_TIMEhttps://verveseniorliving.com/career-opportunities/?JobId=6156&ComingSourceID=10&p=%7e%2fCands%2fJob.aspx11323744KelownaBritish Columbia Canada2025-8968

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 Under the direction of the General Manager and the Director of Care, is responsible for the health and wellness of residents in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and standards of Verve Senior Living.

Skills

• Managerial or supervisory in health care setting
• Leadership and communication skills
• Written and Verval fluency in English is required