Cook - Part-Time Permanent - Tudor Manor

Who we are:

The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is dedicated to our mission to optimize well-being and enrich people’s lives through a comprehensive and diverse range of services including: Aging Care & Senior Living; Community Supports; International Healthcare; and Research & Innovation. Putting people first is a way of life at BSF. It’s in our values. And it’s fundamental to the way we do things – ‘The BSF Way.’ By realizing the individual needs of our residents, clients, and families, we all play a role and make a difference in the preservation of dignity and the pursuit of happiness for those we serve.

Locally, BSF owns and operates five continuing care sites in Calgary and Okotoks. A team of approximately 1,500 employees provide exceptional person-centered care and services with a focus on prioritizing quality of life and high-quality care to more than 1,000 older adults and their families within our Aging Care and Seniors Living communities.

BSF also plays a crucial role in the prevention of domestic violence and homelessness through local community support programs. BSF’s Heart Home Network operates a second stage (post-emergency) shelter in Calgary providing a safe housing environment and essential services to support women and children at risk of family violence to transition back into the community.

Job overview:

We are looking for the next great addition to our team! The Cook is responsible for meals, including the execution of special diets for the residents, food preparation and cooking in the kitchen. Some of the primary responsibilities include participating in the daily preparation of general and special diet meals, preparing and setting-up all equipment necessary to ensure successful meal delivery to designated resident dining rooms, assisting in monitoring the fridge, freezer, dishwasher and hot-holding table temperatures daily and document on appropriate spreadsheets, consulting with the Chef as appropriate, making recommendations concerning all requirements relating to food purchasing, menus, storage and food preparation.

Qualifications:

The Cook must demonstrate:

· Superior organizational and time management skills;

· Strong communication skills in person, in writing and over the phone;

· Leadership;

· Critical thinking and analytical skills;

· Basic computer skills;

· Flexibility and resourcefulness;

· Team building and problem solving skills.

Required education and experience:

· Grade 12;

· Minimum two years as a Chef/Cook required;

· Experience in quantity cooking;

· Experience in a health care facility an asset.

In accordance with the Alberta Protection for Persons in Care Act, all successful candidates are required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencing employment.

How to apply:

If you’re interested in working with our team and you meet the qualifications above, please apply directly online through Indeed with your cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $20.94 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• health care: 1 year (preferred)
• Hotel/Restaurant: 2 years (preferred)
• quantity cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Okotoks, AB T1S 1R1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Okotoks, AB T1S 1R1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person