Senior Cook

1 week ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Verve Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cook to join our culinary team at Verve Senior Living. As a Senior Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and garnishing attractively plated, nutritious meals for residents and guests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and produce all meals and catered services as per the posted menu, following HACCP principles.
  • Assist in menu planning and recipe development by providing input on resident acceptability.
  • Participate in developing, standardizing and costing of recipes by ensuring portion control.
  • Forecast food production requirements on a daily basis and plan for effective utilization of food and leftovers.
  • Collect, label and store food samples from each meal.
  • Ensure that menu changes are approved by the dining services manager.
  • Present appetizing and appealing meals to the resident and ensuring that the appropriate temperature of the food is documented and maintained (hot food hot, cold food cold).
  • Ensure that dining service attendants demonstrate sanitation, safety and infection control procedures.
  • Direct and train staff involved with food preparation and proper use of equipment.
  • Replace staff for call-in.
  • Attend staff meetings.
  • Prepare, receive and store food purchases and supply orders.
  • Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and safety of all kitchen equipment.
  • Monitor risks such as correct food temperatures, fridge and freezer temperatures, dish and pot washing temperatures.
  • Monitor food quality, quantity, appearance and portion size.
  • Participate in departmental in-services.
  • Provide general supervision of the food service operation in the absence of the dining services manager/head chef.
  • Keep the dining service manager/head chef informed of any staff member whose performance is less than satisfactory.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated by the dining services manager/head chef or other members of the residences management team.
  • Maintain effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, Uses appropriate lines of communication with management staff.
  • Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Workplace Hazardous Material information System, Food Premises regulations and LTC/ORCA/RH dietary standards.

Requirements

  • Minimum of grade 12 education. Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate granted by a college established under the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or the equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in Quantity Cooking and Food Preparation at a Cook I or Cook II level.
  • Red Seal will be given preference.
  • Must have Safe Food Handler's certificate.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
  • Must be familiar with computerized on-line ordering systems and dietary software.
  • Must be familiar with long term care and ORCA dietary standards.

About Verve Senior Living

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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