Casual Cook

Casual Cook

Hours of Casual Cook

• Variety of shifts available (Mornings, Afternoons, Weekends)
• Must be available for all shifts - Sick calls, vacation.
• This position will include weekdays and weekends
• Enjoy company sponsored Summer Fun Days!
• Aberdeen Gardens Education Fund
• Group discounts with affiliated discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

• Current Food Handling Certificate
• Police Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Proof/clearance of Tuberculosis screening

• Experience in large quantity food preparation
• Passion to demonstrate a creative flair for menu planning, food preparation and presentation.
• Knowledgeable of special diets
• Physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift.
• Able to work accurately, quickly, and safely.
• Able to increase or decrease recipes to meet the needs of the facility.
• An effective team player who works quickly & communicates well.
• Must be able to read, write and accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be an effective team player who works well with and teaches others.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with senior residents
• Candidate must use a knife, hand wash dishes and life up to 50lb's.
• Shifts require team members to be on their feet for up to 7 hours per day.
• Must adhere to all safe food handling practices.

• Prepare foods for residents, & guests.
• Review menus before preparing meals and prepares and serves them properly and attractively.
• Ensures, practices and teaches use of proper food handling techniques.
• Prepares and serves foods for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
• Must be willing to visit the dining room regularly after plating and during meal service to greet residents and get to know them and gauge the success of the meal.
• Assists in dish and pan washing
• Assists in serving meals and beverages, following resident’s dietary requirements, using preferred portion sizes
• All other duties as assigned

Wages are based on the responsibilities of the role and the applicants experience and will be discussed between final applicants and the hiring manager.

Lev Senior Living is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify Lev Senior Living if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation Lev Senior Living will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.