Casual Cook Jobs

Supervises and replaces dietary staff in the absence of the Food Services Manager or designate;

English-as-a-Additional Language (EAL) Level 6 required. Must successfully complete a prescribed skills test

Minimum of two years relevant experience in a commercial kitchen

Experience in a cook chill production environment

Must strictly follow all guidelines pertaining to Cook Chill production;

Complies with Jewish dietary laws as determined by the Simkin Centre;

Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or home-cooking

Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners

Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment

Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation

Superior oral and written communication skills, fluently in English

Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or home-cooking

Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners

Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment

Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation

Superior oral and written communication skills

A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance

Assist the cook with meal prep

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Regular social events and communication with our leaders

Recognition schemes and people awards

Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Carry out responsibilities in accordance with safety standards/practices and health and safety requirements.

Graduation from a recognized 12 month program in cooking or an equivalent combination or education, training and experience.

Be accountable for the development and effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards to support effective care management and discharge planning.

Come work as a Care Management Leader with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

As a Care Management Leader you will

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

You have a culinary diploma or equivalent experience and skills, along with your Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS certifications.

Creating an incredible dining experience for our residents and guests.

Preparing and serving meals in a restaurant setting – and bistro-style – with flourish, according proper food-handling procedures.

Maintaining a clean kitchen and work space.

Assisting with receiving and storing food deliveries.

Preparing and serving residents at proper temperatures and in appropriate portions.

Grade 12 minimum education required.

Two years’ experience in volume food preparation, catering and special events preparation.

Experience in large quantity food preparation and cooking in Health, Long Term Care, or Retirement Residence is preferred.

Permanent Casual - 6:00AM - 2PM or 10am - 6PM

Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation.

Preparing meals and snacks according to production sheets, recipes and other menu document as provided.

Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or home-cooking

Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners

Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment

Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation

Superior oral and written communication skills, fluently in English

Supervise staff when manager is not present

Communicate issues, resident concerns and compliments with manager of dining services

Willingness to complete further training up to and including Journeyman Certification

Demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills

Experience working with the elderly an asset

Prepare / serve meals for 100+ residents with a high regard for food safety

Education, Work Experience, And Skills And Abilities Requirements

Completion of a culinary arts program or an equivalent combination of education and experience combined.

Attend work as scheduled, give sufficient notice for absences to Food Services Manager.

Ensures smooth operation of kitchen services during absence of Food Services Manager.

Help to ensure that food deliveries have been delivered and stored according to the standards set by the Food Services Manager.

Maintain up to date Food Safe Certification.