Purpose of the Position
The Cook is responsible for preparing assigned food items; planning the preparation and cooking schedule; cooking and seasoning food items; inspecting and tasting food; maintaining established food rotations; and assigning tasks to Food Service Workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares assigned food items by following established menus and recipes, determining ingredients and quantities required and assembling ingredients and equipment.

Plans preparation and cooking schedule.

Cooks and seasons assigned food and therapeutic diet items such as soups, sauces, salads, meats/fish/poultry, vegetables and desserts by methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking.

Inspects and tastes food for temperature and quality, and adjusts accordingly.

Carves food items such as meat and poultry, and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas.

Maintains established rotations of food in storage,



and utilizes left-over prepared foods to minimize spoilage and waste.

Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and tidy condition, and reports equipment problems as necessary.

Assigns tasks to designated Food Service Workers in absence of Supervisor, Food Services and Manager. May be required to call in employees for urgent relief assignments according to established procedures.

Ensures the safety of residents while performing work tasks and reports any adverse events to supervisor immediately.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Secure Certificate required.

Having Long-term Care or Hospital experience is an asset!

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📌 Cook & Food Service Worker (Regular Full-time) (British Columbia)
🏢 Louis Brier Home and Hospital
📍 British Columbia