First Cook

First Cook Job Description Position Title: First Cook Department: Food and Beverage (F&B) Location: Big Hill Lodge Reports To: Head Cook Schedule: Casual - no guaranteed hours, fills in for vacation and illness coverage. Shifts are Sunday through Saturday 6:30 AM - 3 PM, or 9:30 AM - 6 PM Organization Overview: Rocky View Foundation is a not-for-profit affordable housing provider dedicated to improving the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals and families. Our mission is to develop, manage, and maintain affordable housing solutions that support sustainable communities. RVF Core Values: Collaboration Authenticity Resourceful Engaged Position Summary: The First Cook plays a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals to our residents. This position involves working closely with the kitchen team to prepare nutritious meals that meet our senior residents' dietary requirements and preferences. The First Cook must adhere to food safety and sanitation standards while demonstrating culinary creativity and excellent cooking skills. Key Responsibilities: 1. Meal Preparation * Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, ensuring they are nutritious, flavorful, and visually appealing. Ensure timely and efficient service during meal times. 2. Menu Planning * Assist in developing weekly or monthly menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of seniors. 3. Food Safety * Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment at all times, following food safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures. 4. Supervision * When the head cook is absent, provide guidance and support to kitchen staff, including cooks, kitchen helpers, and volunteers, ensuring smooth operation of the kitchen. 5. Communication * Maintain open and effective communication with F&B staff, management, and other departments to ensure seamless meal service coordination. Qualifications: Education: * Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred but not required. Experience: * Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen, preferably in a senior living or healthcare setting.

The First Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for senior residents while adhering to food safety and sanitation standards. They also assist in menu planning and provide supervision to kitchen staff in the absence of the head cook.

Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably within healthcare or senior living settings. A culinary degree or equivalent certification is preferred but not required.

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• Meal Preparation
• Menu Planning
• Food Safety
• Sanitation Standards
• Kitchen Supervision
• Culinary Creativity
• Dietary Requirement Management
• Communication

Minimum education

Trade certificate

Minimum experience

2+ years