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Scratch CookCherish at Central Park • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Scratch Cook

Scratch Cook

Cherish at Central Park • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$26.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description
Job Title: Cook.
Location: Cherish at Central Park – Langford, BC.
Job Type: PT
Reports To: Head Chef.
Position Summary:At Cherish at Central Park, our cooks are responsible for preparing high-quality, scratch-made meals that support the health, dignity, and enjoyment of our senior residents. Working with the kitchen team, each chef plays a key role in delivering a delicious culinary experience for our seniors.

Key Responsibilities:
Meal Preparation & Service:
  • Prepare high quality tea service, lunch and dinner items according to daily menus.
  • Plate meals for service, ensuring proper portioning, presentation, and timing.

Kitchen Coordination:
  • Collaborate with other chefs to create and adjust production plans based on staffing and menu flow.
  • Review menus in advance and ensure frozen and perishable ingredients are prepped as needed.
  • Participate in handovers between shifts to ensure continuity and readiness for upcoming services.

Cleaning & Organization:
  • Clean as you go, following all food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Complete assigned daily deep-cleaning task (e.g., equipment, storage areas, shelving).
  • Receive and store delivered items, rotating stock according to FIFO principles.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • 5+ years of professional cooking experience in a commercial or residential kitchen.
  • 5+ years of Scratch cooking/production cooking experience REQUIRED.
  • Food Safe Level 1 certification required.
  • Experience working in a senior living setting an asset.
  • Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
  • Team-oriented, respectful, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Effective verbal and written communication in English.
  • Supports a respectful, gossip-free, and team-driven workplace culture.

Job Details:
  • Salary: $26 hour to start.
  • Job Type: Permanent Full-Time.
  • Schedule: Between 8am-6:30pm. Weekday and Weekend availability required.

Why Work at Cherish?:
At Cherish at Central Park, we believe that meals are more than nourishment—they’re moments of connection and joy. As a Chef, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven kitchen team that prepares delicious food from scratch and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day.

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