Second Cook

Overview

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A permanent casual (on-call) position to pick up shifts when we are short-staffed. This role is part of our teams delivering the Team Member Experience and driving innovation and growth in our communities.

Aspira Astoria Retirement Living - Port Coquitlam, BC
Rate of Pay: $20.57-$21.25/hr

This posting is for an existing vacancy. If you’re passionate about leading a team and providing excellent food service, consider joining us.

We are looking for someone who is available any day of the week to pick up shifts when needed.

• Reviews daily menus and preparation lists and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food following recipes or directions. Ensures food is served at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
• Inspects food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices; monitors proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products to comply with health department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers.
• Completes all necessary documentation/audits (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned.
• Monitors quality of food supplies received and advises Executive Chef of problems; reports food, supply, and equipment needs to the Executive Chef or First Cook.
• Alerts the Executive Chef to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new food and beverage team members.
• In the absence of the First Cook, assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases of food and other supplies from authorized suppliers.
• Advises the Executive Chef of all team member incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, any concerns with the physical plant, incidents or injuries and completes required reports.
• Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.
• Participates actively in planning and preparing special occasion and theme meal days.

• Minimum of one year experience in volume food preparation in the hospitality or seniors living industry.
• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalency.
• Sensitivity to the dietary needs of seniors.
• Positive attitude aligned with the goals and standards of the home.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Record Check.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Some post-secondary training in food preparation from a recognized institution.

• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care and Wellness and Fitness Services

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position. Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.