Let us welcome you home to Parkwood Place in Victoria, BC.
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living
and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are
among the best places to live in Western Canada.
Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.
This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here
feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a
resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our
endeavours.
The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting in the daily preparation of food
and ingredients which helps with the service and delivery of quality,
home-cooked meals to our residents.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of ingredients and undertake basic cooking duties
- Store food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation
procedures
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of
appropriate serving temperatures
- Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation
thoroughly prior to leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of
debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation and safety
requirements
- Ensure the environment is safe and sanitary staff and residents; makes
efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries where possible
- Maintain kitchen sanitation standards
- Demonstrate complete understanding of current menu
- Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
- Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or residential care
setting
- Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and
operational partners
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced
environment
- Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality,
production, sanitation, and presentation
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Conditions of Employment
- Food Safe Certification
- Clear Police Information Check
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
