Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing meals according to standardized recipes and prescribed diets while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. They also manage departmental operations in the absence of the Manager of Culinary Services, including inventory procurement and menu adjustments.

Job details

About Levante Living Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents, families, and team members. For us, this is more than a job; it’s a passion. Together, we create a space at each residence where ongoing enrichment helps both residents and team members thrive. Levante Living is a rapidly growing retirement living portfolio (23 properties under management), primarily in secondary markets with a mix of independent and assisted living suites. We believe in living our values to build a culture rooted in respect and teamwork, and we remain focused on excellence in team member experience, resident satisfaction, and financial performance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Based on menus, sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food following standardized recipes. Provides for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities; Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices; Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned; Complies with all provincial regulations, established food and beverage department policies and procedures and ORCA standards to ensure the department is tour ready; In the absence of the Manager of Culinary Services assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers; Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles; Perform other duties as required. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the hospitality or Retirement home industry; Must be sensitive to the dietary needs of seniors; Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift; Effective verbal and written English communication skills required. Minimum Grade 12. Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve Certificate an asset. This is part time position with 19.5 hours bi weekly.

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing meals according to standardized recipes and prescribed diets while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. They also manage departmental operations in the absence of the Manager of Culinary Services, including inventory procurement and menu adjustments.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in volume food preparation within the hospitality or retirement industry and possess a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate. A minimum of a Grade 12 education is required, along with the physical ability to lift heavy items and stand for the duration of the shift.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Volume cooking
• Catering
• Special event preparation
• Dietary needs management
• Sanitation
• Infection control
• Menu planning
• Inventory management
• Safe food handling
• Documentation
• Teamwork
• Lifting Ability
• Assisted Living
• Management
• Communication
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Infection Control
• Operations
• Secondary Market
• Written English

Job areas

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