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Every one of our communities is designed for the people who live and work within it. We believe that every age holds opportunities for discovery, adventure and connection and that it's our responsibility to empower those around us—Berwick residents and team members—to embrace their fullest, most meaningful life.

Everything we do is motivated by a desire to make a significant difference in people's lives. Our team members are compassionate, forward-thinking and hard-working. We're not afraid to take risks or have fun. Working with Berwick's residents is immensely rewarding and interesting, and those who thrive here bring curiosity and appreciation to their interactions with residents and their fellow team members alike.

Sound like you? Read on below to see if this is meaningful to you.

Berwick on the Lake retirement community and Marquise Hospitality are looking for a Cook 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.`

Schedule:

Shifts are Thursday to Saturday 7:00am to 2:00pm, and Sunday 5:45am to 2:15pm with the flexibility to pick up additional shifts as needed. A guaranteed total of 28 hours weekly.

Pay:

Starting wage is $ $27.10 (range based on experience) an hour.

Position Summary:

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies
• Keeping work area, clean, sanitary and uncluttered, and completing scheduled cleaning duties
• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc and other products as required for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
• Participating actively in special occasions and theme meal days.
• Attending departmental and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions
• Maintaining a good attendance record in accordance with company policy.

Qualifications:

• Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 kilograms).
• Physically capable of performing assigned duties within a flexible work schedule inside a 7 day a week operation
• Preference will be given to individuals who have chef training
• Cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry's best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Note: At Berwick we understand the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, a prerequisite of employment is that all new hires are vaccinated as approved by Health Canada. A current TB test and criminal record check are also required pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act for working with vulnerable adults.

What our staff are saying about working with Berwick Retirement Communities:

I have always been proud to work at Berwick. My role allows me to collaborate daily with a supportive team and build relationships with the residents who live at and call Berwick home. It's that connectedness that makes working here so special.

-Lydia, Resident Services Manager, Berwick on the Park since 2008.

Berwick is like no other company that I've worked for. I feel supported in my role to be creative and to try new things and there are always opportunities to learn and grow. We have such a dynamic team of staff and residents who really care about one another, and we have a lot of fun together. I couldn't ask for more in a workplace.

-Rachelle, Active Living Manager, Berwick Royal Oak 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 at Berwick Comox Valley since 2015.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.66-$27.10 per hour

Work Location: In person