Casual Cook in Seniors' Residence

The Cridge Centre for the Family strives to be an exceptional employer by providing our staff with support, flexibility, and a workplace that makes a positive difference in our community. Our benefit package is outstanding, and the work environment is positive and supportive. We commit to thorough on-boarding, which includes substantial orientation, complete training, and support as you integrate into our team.

**OUR MISSION: Providing excellence in support, housing, education and community, we work together to restore hope and a future to those overcoming the challenges before them**.

Are you looking for a rewarding position where you are preparing fresh nutritious food for people that are regularly willing to show you their appreciation? We provide the opportunity to work with high quality local ingredients in a clean positive work environment at a non-profit organization where people come first and are valued for their talents.

We are in need of a relief cook who has the skills and abilities to work as a Sous Chef, Second Cook and Prep Cook in our Seniors Centre. We are looking for someone who is positive, respectful, dependable, self-motivated, works well in a TEAM, has a love for cooking and will strive to always provide the best service they can to clients, guests and staff. This is a casual position in our Seniors facility so days will vary but will always be daytime hours. Wage is dependent on position worked - Second Cook is $26.37/hr. and Prep Cook is 23.79/hr. (which are the base rates of 23.84 and 21.51 plus 10.6% in lieu of benefits). Sous chef is 28.60, but will be the least commonly worked shift.

Full benefits, including pension, are offered to full time employees once probation is complete.

**Job description**: Under the direction of the Chef, the Second Cook implements menu plans by preparing and cooking all meals. The Prep Cook is responsible for all cold food preparation (sandwiches, salads, fruits and vegetables etc.), scales recipes and makes desserts, as well as assisting in the daily food production schedule task list and plating meals.

Applicants must have a proven ability to cook from scratch, follow set procedures and recipes, and possess the essential skills and techniques required to ensure all meals are prepared to the highest standards.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION**:

- Minimum two years’ experience in quantity food preparation (eg. Institutional, commercial, military), one of which must be in a supervisory capacity.

Or an Equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
- Grade 10 education;
- Graduation from a recognized program in institutional or residential quantity cooking.
- Criminal Record Check clearance
- Current First Aid (updated every 3 years)
- Current Food Safe Certificate (updated every 5 years)
- An ability to lift up to 30lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally

**VALUED ASSETS**:

- Assisted Living, Hotel, Fine Dining or Banquet Experience

Red Seal certification

This position requires Union Membership - BCGEU Local 301.

Please respond with cover letter. We would like to thank everyone for applying; only those making the short-list will be contacted for an interview.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $23.79-$26.37 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Are you able to regularly lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds?
- Do you live in Victoria or the surrounding area?

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Food safe Certification (required)

Work Location: In person