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Cook / Housekeeper Casual
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
- Prepare “mise en place” (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
- Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
- Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
- Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Think you have what it takes to be one of our Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:
- Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
- Food Safety Certification required.
- Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
- Familiar with industry’s best practices.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Clean and disinfect areas and items such as procedure areas, washrooms, stretchers, vents, interior windows, walls, glass, doors, and mirrors
- Strip, wash and make beds; collect and fold linen
- Damp mop hard floors and auto scrub as needed
- Check all primary areas, lobbies, stairwells, elevators/escalators, and mezzanines and clean as required
- Vacuum carpeted areas and complete carpet extraction as needed
- Remove all garbage from resident/patient rooms and common areas
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident and personnel information
- Maintain a safe environment at all times (e.g. use of wet floor signs)
- Perform duties according to health and safety guidelines
- Report all injuries and hazards to the supervisor immediately
- Responding to emergency cleanups as required
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and cook food, set up ingredients and service items, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and store food safely according to established standards. Provide casual housekeeping support by cleaning and disinfecting areas, handling linens and waste, maintaining safe conditions, and responding to emergency cleanups.
Requirements
Requires proven cooking experience, food safety certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Candidates should understand cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and industry practices, work accurately and quickly, communicate effectively, and be physically able to perform the duties.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Equipment Cleaning
- Food Storage and Rotation
- Mise en Place
- Housekeeping
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- Laundry and Linen Handling
- Floor Care
- Waste Removal
- Health and Safety
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Vision Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
- Employment Assistance Program
- Learning and Career Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Food Preparation
- Pre-Cooking
- Cooking
- Mise en Place
- High-Volume Production
- Food Safety Certification
- Cooking School Certificate
- Cooking Methods
- Ingredients
- Kitchen Equipment
- Food Storage
- Food Rotation
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Housekeeping
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- Procedure Areas
- Laundry
- Linen Handling
- Damp Mopping
- Auto Scrubbing
- Carpet Extraction
- Waste Removal
- Health and Safety Guidelines
- Emergency Cleanup
- Confidentiality
- Maintenance Reporting