Cook/Kitchen Hand

Cook Job Description

Working with and reporting to our executive chef, our cooks will have duties including and not limited to:

Duties & Responsibilities

· Offering warm and professional service to our residents and their guests

· Leading the preparing, service, and cleanup of all meals and snacks.

· Supervising and assisting with the cleaning of dishware, glassware, and cutlery at the conclusion of mealtimes.

· Supervising and assisting in the cleaning of kitchen wares and the overall cleanliness and sanitization of the kitchen.

· Taking ownership in the organization and completion of all culinary prep and execution and service.

· Logging temperatures of food items and refrigeration units.

· Ensures that food is properly stored.

· Welcome our culinary hires and help them in achieving proper training.

· Provide mentorship and encourage our junior staff members.

· Strives to improve cooking skills and expands knowledge about food products and techniques.

· To follow and act in accordance with provincial health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures as outlined by Westbury Estates.

· To complete other duties as assigned.

· Attend all training sessions and departmental meetings.

· Providing warm and personalized service to our residents and to be an actively engaged member of the team!

· This is a great opportunity for an apprentice to log hours, gain experience, and progress toward their Red Seal under a journeyman chef.

Qualifications

· Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate

· Current first aid and CPR certification

· Demonstrates ability to supervise and lead the team during busy times.

· Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift

· Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

· Preference given to those with 5+ years in large volume scratch cooking.

· Good communication skills and ability to work well and lead others.

· Medical Certificate (including proof of immunization and TB testing).

· WHMIS Training

· Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: One location