Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing meals for residents and guests while ensuring all dietary needs are met. They must also maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by operating and cleaning food production equipment.

Job details

Permanent, Part-time, Hourly Drayton Valley Retirement Residence, 3902 47 Street, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 0A2 The Opportunity We’re looking for a Cook. This role is responsible for ensuring the exceptional preparation and delivery of the resident and guest dining experience using production checks and standardized recipes. What You’ll Do * Preparing meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met * Operating and cleaning food production equipment and food preparation areas * Complying with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements in a clean, safe and sanitary manner * Washes, cleans and stores dishes, cutlery, fixtures and equipment used for food preparation and service * All other duties as assigned * What You’ll Bring * Experience working in a kitchen is considered an asset * Must be able to operate related equipment * Ability to lift up to and including 50 pounds is considered an asset * Must be able to read and communicate effectively, and follow written/verbal instructions * Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints * Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness * Current Safe Food Handler’s Certification * What We Offer * A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated * Competitive compensation and benefits * Opportunities for leadership development and career growth * A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents * Additional Requirements * Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory * Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required Line 2 - 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Days) Line 2 - 30 Hours Bi-weekly

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing meals for residents and guests while ensuring all dietary needs are met. They must also maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by operating and cleaning food production equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Safe Food Handler’s Certification and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain high standards of hygiene.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Leadership development • Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Kitchen operations
• Sanitation
• Dietary needs management
• Equipment maintenance
• Time management
• Communication
• Hygiene standards
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Lifting Ability
• Food Handler's Card
• Cleanliness
• Food Preparation
• Leadership Development
• Production Equipment
• Recipes
• Time Management

Job areas

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