AgeCare

Runs senior living and long-term care communities

Cook's Helper

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeWilliams Lake, BC, CanadaCA$25.82 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Certification in a nationally recognized food service safety program.
Food Safe Certification Level 1.
Two years of experience as a Cook or Assistant in a healthcare environment.
Experience working with juice dispensers, dish machines, steam tables, chemical dispensers, knives, ovens, mixers, and other kitchen equipment.
Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assist the Cook in preparing food items promptly according to production schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures, and guidelines.
Assist with meal service as required, including beverage and meal service, plating food, clearing, and cleaning dining rooms.
Assist with regular and modified foods as directed to meet resident diet modifications and recipe compliance.
Maintain and sanitize the work area and related equipment, following the cleaning schedule.
Follow proper food-handling procedures, including maintaining food within a safe temperature zone.
Maintain established AgeCare quality-assurance and safety policies, procedures, and objectives.

Desired Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Cook's Helper is responsible for performing a variety of preparation duties in a traditional institutional kitchen in accordance with production schedules and standardized recipes in accordance with accepted safety and food handling policies and procedures with an overall focus towards implementing quality and quantity food standards and controls as established for the Department.

What Is In It For You:

Assists Cook in preparing food items in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures, and guidelines.
Assists in meal service as required relating to beverage and meal service, plating of food, clearing, and cleaning of dining rooms etc.
Assists in regular and modified foods as directed to meet resident diet modifications and recipe compliance.
Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment. Follow cleaning schedule.
Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone.
Maintains established AgeCare policies, procedures, and objectives for quality assurance and safety.

What You Will Need:

High School Graduate or equivalent is preferred.
Certification in a nationally recognized food service safety program.
Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
Food Safe Certification Level 1.
2 years of experience as a Cook/Assistant in a Healthcare environment
Experience working with Juice dispenser, Dish Machine, Steam tables, Chemical Dispenser, Knives, Ovens, Mixer, and other kitchen equipment.

Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and Union membership is a condition of employment.

Wage Levelling Salary: $25.82 per hour

About the Company

AgeCare

Runs senior living and long-term care communities

AgeCare operates senior communities for older adults across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, with long-term care, supportive living, retirement living, memory care, hospice and apartments. Its living-in-place model gives residents options as their care needs change, helping them remain close to family and community while their needs evolve. The company combines publicly funded long-term care with seniors' housing and related support services across its Canadian communities. Residents also receive meals, laundry, housekeeping and recreation, combining accommodation with day-to-day support. Founded in 1998, AgeCare is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 1998

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