Casual Cook (Mission Creek Landing)

Mission Creek Landinghas been a part of the East Kelowna community for over 45 years. It is nestled in a residential park like setting and is adjacent to the scenic Mission Creek Regional Park. Mission Creek Landing provides a safe home for seniors who can no longer live independently, whether due to physical or cognitive issues.

Reporting to the Support Services Manager, the Cook is responsible for the daily production and delivery of assigned breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert menu items according to an established menu.

Who You Are

You are a team player with a can-do attitude, willing to chip in where your team needs you.

You can work independently as well as take direction, be flexible, and be able to demonstrate initiative.

You are reliable and proud of your commitment to your work; being someone your team can count on is important to you.

What You Will Do

• Prepare set menu items while maintaining high food quality standards, including preparing therapeutic modifications for residents
• Ensuring timely meal service delivery for each dining area
• Maintaining proper food rotation, practice established sanitation and cleanliness procedures
• Promoting positive communication and working relationships with your team

Your Qualifications – The Must Have’s

• Red Seal Certification
• FOODSAFE 1 & FOODSAFE 2
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Previous culinary experience in healthcare environment, or working with seniors is an asset
• Ability to organize the kitchen workload and complete tasks within the allocated timeframes
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing
• Must successfully pass the prescribed criminal records check for the vulnerable sector and provide proof of vaccinations including COVID-19

What we offer:

• Working with an amazing group of co-workers in a safe, friendly environment
• Competitive wages of $24.84 per hour
• Daytime hours - no nights!
• Free on-site parking (*No public transportation is available)
• Career advancement opportunities

Kaigo has a dedicated team of employees who have been enriching the lives of our seniors for over 20 years. If you want to create a positive impact and enhance seniors’ lives, then we invite you to join our team.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.

Kaigo Senior Living consists of six retirement communities nestled in beautiful settings and quiet neighbourhoods throughout the interior and lower mainland of British Columbia. All are fully accredited, professionally managed and well maintained. From its name “KAIGO” a Japanese word meaning caring to the highest standard, to its mission, vision and values, Kaigo has clearly established a foundation for developing a “partnership in caring”. Kaigo is dedicated to providing the best environments for our residents and our employees.

At Kaigo we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ folks, Indigenous Peoples, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We understand the value that diversity brings to our organization and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

Keywords: cook, prep, dietary, meals, kitchen, seniors, food service, ft, full-time, temporary

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $24.84 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated (at least 2 doses) for COVID-19?

Licence/Certification:

• Red Seal certification (preferred)
• FOODSAFE Level 1 & 2 (preferred)

Work Location: In person