Casual Cook
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Cook
Bolivar Creek Community | Surrey, BC
Park Place Seniors Living
At Bolivar Creek Seniors Community, food is more than nutrition - it’s comfort, connection, and care. We are looking for a Cook who takes pride in preparing wholesome, delicious meals and wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day.
If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment, value consistency and work‑life balance, and want your skills to truly matter - this role is for you.
What You’ll Do- Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for residents in accordance with menus, recipes, and dietary needs
- Support special diets and texture‑modified meals with care and accuracy
- Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization
- Use portion control to minimize waste and manage food supplies responsibly
- Work collaboratively with the Food Services Manager, Dietitian, and kitchen team
- Help create a welcoming dining experience that respects residents’ dignity and preferences
- Experience in commercial, institutional, seniors care cooking (preferred but not required)
- Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)
- A team‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage time effectively
- casual coverage for vacation requests and sick calls
- ✅ Meaningful work - your meals directly support resident health and well‑being
- ✅ Stable schedules in a professional, respectful environment
- ✅ Supportive leadership and a collaborative kitchen team
- ✅ Opportunities to grow within Park Place Seniors Living, a trusted senior care organization
- ✅ Competitive wages and benefits (where applicable)
Bolivar Creek Seniors Community is part of Park Place Seniors Living, a Canadian organization committed to quality care, safety, and respect for residents and staff alike. We believe great food plays a vital role in quality of life - and we value the people who make that happen every day.
Ready to Join Us?Apply today and become part of a team where your skills are valued and your work truly matters.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals according to menus, recipes, and residents’ dietary needs, including special diets and texture-modified meals. Maintain food safety and kitchen cleanliness, manage portions and supplies responsibly, and collaborate with the food services manager, dietitian, and kitchen team.
Requirements
Commercial, institutional, or seniors-care cooking experience is preferred but not required, and Food Safe certification is required or must be obtained. The role also calls for teamwork, responsibility, organization, time management, and the ability to work independently.
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Meal Service
- Dietary Needs
- Special Diets
- Texture-Modified Meals
- Food Safety
- Cleanliness
- Kitchen Organization
- Portion Control
- Food Supply Management
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Benefits (Where Applicable)
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Cooking
- Commercial Cooking
- Institutional Cooking
- Seniors Care
- Food Safe Certification
- Food Safety
- Meal Preparation
- Meal Service
- Menus
- Recipes
- Dietary Needs
- Special Diets
- Texture-Modified Meals
- Portion Control
- Food Supplies
- Kitchen Cleanliness
- Resident Care
- Food Services
- Dietitian
- Vacation Coverage
- Sick-Call Coverage