Red Seal Chef

Since 1989 Berwick Retirement Communities has been committed to offering the highest quality in retirement living. We have **eight** residences across British Columbia: Victoria (2), Nanaimo, Comox, Kamloops, Campbell River, Qualicum Beach and Parksville. We are proud to be an award winning group that is Vancouver Island Owned & Managed.

Berwick Parksville retirement community and Marquise Hospitality is looking for a **Red Seal Chef** who is reliable, authentic, and excited to make a difference in the lives of people. As part of a dynamic team environment, your unique sense of humour, optimism, and ability to work well with seniors, will lead to a flourishing career with a company that supports your personal and professional growth**.**

**Shifts: 40 hours weekly, 10:30am to 6:30pm with flexibility required.**

**Compensation: $ 27.40 hourly**

**Start Date: Open Until Filled**

**Benefits**:

- Dental, Vision, Extended Medical (after 3 month probation period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Meal Program
- Complimentary
- Onsite Gym Use

**Position Summary**:

- Take responsibility for daily shift operations, such as preparation, cooking and presentation of meals.
- Be vigilant of food cost, ordering requirements, inventory, and production levels.
- Assist in preparation and execution of catering events and special functions.
- Direct and supervise cooks and dishwashing associates.
- Prepare of all components of the meal.
- Follow the recipes/menu provided.
- Ensure overall quality and presentation of the food is appealing.
- Ensure meals are served on time.
- Sanitizing all work surfaces and equipment used.
- Wash and store pots and pans.
- Plate meals including snacks, desserts and salads.
- Beware of any and follow restricted dietary needs of residents/patients.
- Restock work areas and ensure proper stock rotation.
- Clean the kitchen as per cleaning schedule.
- Maintain confidentiality of all residents and personnel information.
- Complete required HACCP logs.
- Assist with scheduling and staff replacement.
- Maintain safe work environment at all times.
- Perform duties as per health and safety guidelines.
- Other reasonable requests from management.
- Ensure strict compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.

**Qualifications**:

- Red Seal Certificate (for Chef positions)
- Advanced Foodsafe Certificate
- Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
- Five years of kitchen experience, preferably in a fine dining establishment or high end retirement community.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.
- Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends).

Important note**:A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment. Tuberculosis Screening Test results will also be required.**

**What Our Staff Are Saying About Working With Berwick Retirement Communities**:

- **What our staff are saying about working with Berwick Retirement Communities**:_
- I love working at Berwick. Each day presents different opportunities to challenge ourselves. I get to work closely with staff and residents to ensure that the programs we offer are the highest quality and most up to date. We have such a great team that supports each one other and inspires me to do my best_.
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- **_Jacqueline, Active Living Manager, Berwick on the Park since 2017._
- It has been my pleasure to work at Berwick these past years as a Resident Care Aide. I have enjoyed sharing many touching moments with residents and staff; they are all like family to me._
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- **_Heather, Enhanced Living Services, Berwick House since 2008._
- Working at Berwick has been a very meaningful and rewarding experience. Being able to connect with the residents and the staff in many different aspects makes each day special. The teams all work well together and complement one another to make your day feel very successful._
- Melissa, Operations Support Manager, Berwick on the Lake since 2021._
- I love working with the Marquise and Berwick team. Together we are a family who demonstrates pride, dedication, loyalty within our team. It is so easy to come to work when you absolutely love your job. It is a pleasure to watch my team grow with our residents as it brings them so much joy to listen to their stories; residents become our family as well._
- Marlo, Director of Hospitality, Marquise Hospitality at Berwick Comox Valley since 2015._

**Salary**: From $27.40 per hour

Work Location: In person