Cook

Let us welcome you home to The Kensington in Victoria, BC.  Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.  Our Vision : For every person to feel at home.  This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.  As the Cook, you are responsible for the well-being of our residents through the preparation and delivery of quality, home-cooked meals.  Responsibilities  Prepare and cook meals using current menu   Store food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures  Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures  Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly prior to leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation and safety requirements  Ensure the environment is safe and sanitary staff and residents; makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries where possible  Maintain kitchen sanitation standards  Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly, service-oriented manner   Demonstrate complete understanding of current menu   Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies  Delivery of meals and clean up (smaller sites – confirm)  Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements  Qualifications and Experience   Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or home-cooking  Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel  Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners  Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment  Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation  Superior oral and written communication skills Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve  Ability to stand for extended periods of time  Conditions of Employment  Food Safe Certification  Clear Police Information Check  Clear Vulnerable Sector Check  Powered by JazzHR