Cook & Food Service Worker (Regular Full-time)

Job summary

The Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and seasoning meals while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. They also oversee food rotations, manage kitchen equipment, and coordinate tasks for Food Service Workers.

Job details

WHO ARE WE A Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ and one of BC's Top Employers for 2025, we pride ourselves on a strong reputation for excellence. Our work environment is community-oriented, warm and inclusive. Appreciation is embedded into our culture and staff feel valued for their contributions. Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited residential care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 assisted living and 20 private pay complex care residents. Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values. Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare. Our Values – “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE. Caring * We ‘Show It.’ Health, Safety and Wellness * We ‘Do It Right.’ Accountability * We ‘Own It.’ Integrity * We ‘Do What’s Right.’ ARE YOU READY for the #LouisBrierLIFE? Purpose of the Position: The Cook is responsible for preparing assigned food items; planning the preparation and cooking schedule; cooking and seasoning food items; inspecting and tasting food; maintaining established food rotations; and assigning tasks to Food Service Workers. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Prepares assigned food items by following established menus and recipes, determining ingredients and quantities required and assembling ingredients and equipment. 2. Plans preparation and cooking schedule. 3. Cooks and seasons assigned food and therapeutic diet items such as soups, sauces, salads, meats/fish/poultry, vegetables and desserts by methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking. 4. Inspects and tastes food for temperature and quality, and adjusts accordingly. 5. Carves food items such as meat and poultry, and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas. 6. Maintains established rotations of food in storage, and utilizes left-over prepared foods to minimize spoilage and waste. 7. Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and tidy condition, and reports equipment problems as necessary. 8. Assigns tasks to designated Food Service Workers in absence of Supervisor, Food Services and Manager. May be required to call in employees for urgent relief assignments according to established procedures. 9. Ensures the safety of residents while performing work tasks and reports any adverse events to supervisor immediately. 10. Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safe Certificate required. * Having Long-term Care or Hospital experience is an asset! Job Type: Regular Full-time Hours of Work: Float Wage Grid: 29.24/hour, Grid 17

What you’ll do

The Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and seasoning meals while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. They also oversee food rotations, manage kitchen equipment, and coordinate tasks for Food Service Workers.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a recognized 12-month cooking program or possess equivalent training and experience. A valid Food Safe Certificate is required for this role.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Menu planning
• Cooking
• Seasoning
• Food safety
• Kitchen maintenance
• Portion control
• Inventory management
• Team coordination
• Therapeutic diet preparation
• Accountability
• Hospital Experience
• Baking
• Compassion
• Planning
• Assisted Living
• Grilling
• Food Services
• Frying
• Innovation
• Long-Term Care
• Poultry
• Roasting

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Food Service Worker/Cook
• Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
• Food Service Counter Attendants
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers