Cook & Food Service Worker (Regular Full-time)
About The Position
A Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ and one of BC's Top Employers for 2025, Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited residential care facility located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C. The facility is situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 assisted living and 20 private pay complex care residents. Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is committed to providing compassionate and person-centred care that prioritizes quality, safety, and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values. Their vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare. Their values are encapsulated in the Hebrew word "CHAI" (LIFE): Caring, Health/Safety/Wellness, Accountability, and Integrity.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Food Safe Certificate required.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term Care or Hospital experience is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Prepares assigned food items by following established menus and recipes, determining ingredients and quantities required and assembling ingredients and equipment.
- Plans preparation and cooking schedule.
- Cooks and seasons assigned food and therapeutic diet items such as soups, sauces, salads, meats/fish/poultry, vegetables and desserts by methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking.
- Inspects and tastes food for temperature and quality, and adjusts accordingly.
- Carves food items such as meat and poultry, and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas.
- Maintains established rotations of food in storage, and utilizes left-over prepared foods to minimize spoilage and waste.
- Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and tidy condition, and reports equipment problems as necessary.
- Assigns tasks to designated Food Service Workers in absence of Supervisor, Food Services and Manager. May be required to call in employees for urgent relief assignments according to established procedures.
- Ensures the safety of residents while performing work tasks and reports any adverse events to supervisor immediately.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
