Casual Chef

2 months ago

Nanaimo, Canada Lakeside Gardens Seniors Community Full time

Lakeside Gardens Seniors Community is operated by the Vancouver Resource Society. VRS is a non-profit society based in British Columbia, Canada, and has been in operation since 1972. At VRS, we are committed to meaningful work and providing innovative opportunities for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Lakeside Gardens, located in Nanaimo, BC, has an employment opportunity for a **Casual Chef. **If you're a team player and looking for a rewarding job, this may be the opportunity you're looking for
- *Higher wage reflective of Single Site Order and is currently being adjusted and topped up the government.*_

**ACCOUNTABILITY & OBJECTIVE**:

- Under the direction of the Executive Chef, prepares and serves attractive and nutritious meals and snacks, assists in supervision of dietary personnel and ensures the kitchen area is kept clean and sanitary.
- Maintains all Food Safe / Serve it Right standards are achieved.
- Ascertains all nutritional and special diet requirements are met.
- Provides support to all departments.

**BACKGROUND / QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Current Criminal Record Check.
- A Certified Chef from an accredited school.
- Valid Food Safe
- A minimum of two years experience preferred in volume food preparation in hospitality industry.
- Proven ability to offer outstanding public relations with residents, potential clients, staff and all visitors.
- A person with a positive self-projection
- A people-person with a heart for seniors and a positive, outgoing disposition. Ability to work independently with a commitment to achieve deadlines.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Cooks according to planned meals/menu, an appetizing meal presentation in accordance with Canada's Food Standards and Lakeside Gardens individual resident needs.

2.Responsible for purchasing of Food and supplies for Dietary department as per established company procedures, in the absence of the Executive Chef and assists in inventory control and appropriate storage.

3. Assists in supervision of Food Service staff and ensures that dress code and standards meet Company & Lakeside Gardens standards.

4. Ensures that staff adhere to job duty guides that food production meets department standards and service to residents is of quality. Ensures Food Safe Standards are met.

5. Shares responsibility, through in-service and education, in safety standards and occupational health, hygiene, infection control and pest control and the Continuous Quality Improvement of the residence. Performs other staff development as required.

6. Assists the Executive Chef with menu planning and inventory control.

7. Ensures quality control of meals and or snacks

8. Liaison with other departments as to special requirements

9. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the food preparation area and kitchen equipment - inclusive of preventative maintenance.

10.Performs other related duties as delegated by the Executive Chef

11. Committed to excellence.

12. Maintains a team approach by attending and participating in the regular monthly department meetings.

13.Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program.

**HOURS OF WORK**:

- Casual/On-Call with varied hours; 06:15am-2:15pm OR 11:00am-7:00pm

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $20.13-$25.61 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- On call

Application question(s):

- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safety Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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