Am Cook

What's the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? The people you serve.

When you work at Atria, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth.

What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you.

Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef, oversee the staff and daily operation of the kitchen ensuring high standards for food preparation and service.
• Assign tasks, coach, train and develop kitchen staff as requested by the Executive Chef.
• Creat a strong sense of team work and cooperation among all staff.
• Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the overall food quality and presentation of meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Assist the Executive Chef with management of the budget for items such as linen, table setting supplies, uniforms, payroll, and special events.
• Assist Executive Chef in menu planning and development based on resident likes and dislikes.
• Adhere to and train staff on standard food safety practices.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
• Attend and/or Conduct Pre-Meal stand up for all dining and kitchen staff.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
• Assist with keeping kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Assist Executive Chef with inservices.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents, as well as read and write English.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills to accurately calculate food purchasing and adhere to set budgets.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Culinary Training preferred.
• Minimum of 35 years experience as a lead cook or chef in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
• Serve Safe Certification.
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.
• Able to build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents.
• Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service.
• Able to work in a demanding environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff.
• Share job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
• Give and welcome feedback.
• Must demonstrate high standards of ethics and personal accountability.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay with opportunities for performance based increases and Atria Rewards
• Competitive Benefits Package: _Extended health, dental, vision, life, and more._
• Paid training through our proprietary Learning Management System, AtriaLEARN
• Employee and resident referral bonuses
• Growth and development paths specific to your interests
• Supervisor support with open door policy
• Reliable schedule

Salary:
From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nepean, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Work Location:
One location

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