Cook
- Welland, ON, L3B 3C1, Canada
$18.85 CAD / hour · Part-time
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- Pay
- $18.85 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents,
families, and team members. For us, this is more than a job; it’s a passion. Together, we create a
space at each residence where ongoing enrichment helps both residents and team members
thrive. Levante Living is a rapidly growing retirement living portfolio (23 properties under
management), primarily in secondary markets with a mix of independent and assisted living
suites. We believe in living our values to build a culture rooted in respect and teamwork, and we
remain focused on excellence in team member experience, resident satisfaction, and financial
performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Based on menus, sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food following standardized recipes. Provides for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities;
Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices;
Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned;
Complies with all provincial regulations, established food and beverage department policies and procedures and ORCA standards to ensure the department is tour ready;
In the absence of the Manager of Culinary Services assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers;
Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles;
Perform other duties as required.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the hospitality or Retirement home industry;
Must be sensitive to the dietary needs of seniors;
Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift;
Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.
Minimum Grade 12.
Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve Certificate an asset.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare food according to standardized recipes and prescribed diets, maintaining appropriate temperatures, portion sizes, and safe food-handling practices. Complete required food-service documentation, maintain a clean environment, and support departmental operations, including menu changes and supply purchasing when needed.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of experience in volume food preparation, catering, and special events, along with sensitivity to seniors’ dietary needs and the physical ability to lift heavy, hot items and stand for most of a shift. A minimum Grade 12 education, effective English communication skills, and a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate are required; Smart Serve is an asset.
Skills
- Volume Food Preparation
- Catering
- Special Event Preparation
- Following Standardized Recipes
- Preparing Prescribed Diets
- Food Safety
- Sanitary Food Handling
- Temperature Monitoring
- Food Documentation
- Menu Changes
- Food and Supply Purchasing
- Infection Control
- English Communication
- Physical Stamina
- Senior Dietary Needs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Food Preparation
- Volume Food Preparation
- Catering
- Special Events
- Standardized Recipes
- Prescribed Diets
- Food Safety
- Sanitary Food Handling
- Food Temperatures
- Refrigeration Temperatures
- Dishwashing Machine Temperatures
- Menu Changes
- Food Purchasing
- Supply Requisitions
- Infection Control
- Retirement Living
- Senior Dietary Needs
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Smart Serve
- ORCA Standards
- Provincial Regulations