Cook

PARC Retirement Living • Kelowna, BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

PARC Retirement Living is seeking a Cook for Cristalina PARC, an independent senior-living community in Kelowna. PARC communities are inspiring spaces where residents live comfortably and engage with a vibrant community. Cristalina PARC, located in Pandosy Village near Lake Okanagan, is a modern, sustainably designed nine-storey building with 133 suites, offering residents fine dining, lounges, fitness activities, arts, culture, and gardening. The dining experience is fast-paced and service-oriented, comparable to a high-end restaurant, with cuisine that rivals the best. As a Cook, you will be a member of the Food and Beverage team, responsible for creating an incredible dining experience for residents and guests, preparing and serving meals in a restaurant and bistro setting with proper food-handling procedures, maintaining a clean kitchen and workspace, assisting with food deliveries, and preparing and serving residents at proper temperatures and in appropriate portions.

Requirements

• A culinary diploma or equivalent experience and skills.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification.
• WHMIS certification.
• A true flair for creative food preparation.
• Knowledge and experience in portion control, menus and the use of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Understanding and respect for the needs of seniors, their families, and other professional services engaged with our residents.
• Criminal Record Check.
• TB test within the first month of employment.

Nice To Haves

• You’re upbeat and positive; bringing great energy to your work day to day.
• You can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
• You’re a details person, an excellent communicator and a customer-service star.

Responsibilities

• Creating an incredible dining experience for our residents and guests.
• Preparing and serving meals in a restaurant setting – and bistro-style – with flourish, according proper food-handling procedures.
• Maintaining a clean kitchen and work space.
• Assisting with receiving and storing food deliveries.
• Preparing and serving residents at proper temperatures and in appropriate portions.

Benefits

• Meaningful work, making a positive difference in seniors’ lives.
• A true living wage. PARC is a Living Wage Certified Employer!
• Subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
• No more late nights; closing shift ends at 9 p.m.
• Flexible hours and location.
• Guaranteed shifts every week.
• A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees