Job description

Oncore Seniors Society is looking for multi-faceted, energetic individuals interested in casual cook/ dining room / housekeeping work for RiverBend Seniors Community in Kamloops! We are looking for casual employees who can work across multiple departments.

This Opportunity: We are looking for engaged individuals keen on helping seniors live their best life. The successful candidate will focus on providing exceptional service in our dining room. Key attributes of this person will include:- A Warm People Person- Focused on Helping Others- Multi-tasker with the Ability to Prioritize- Fast Paced- Calm when Faced with a Challenging Situation We are looking for engaged individuals keen on helping seniors live their best life.

Job description:

Oncore Seniors Society is a not for profit that operates within the RiverBend Seniors Community. We provide 3 meals/day to our RiverBend Manor residents.

The position is a Casual Cook

Two shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Two shifts from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Qualifications:

· Possess a minimum of 3 years banquet cooking experience

· Current Food Safe certification

· WHMIS certification an asset

· Physically able to carry out the demands of the position

· Able to lift items up to 12 kg

Duties:

-ensure that residents receive a nutritious, balanced, tasty, safely prepared, and well-presented meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner

-ensure the supplies and materials for the subsequent meal are available in the kitchen

-prepare, cook and plate menu items

-control portion size according to the needs and preferences of the residents

-prepare baked items (cookies/cakes/muffins) as and when scheduled or required

-promote and practice professional work habits and proper hygiene in the kitchen and dining room





-ensure that left over food is stored safely and used appropriately and in a timely manner

-minimize food wastage and maximize utilization of food through proper rotation

-ensure that inventory is sufficient to meet the following week’s menu plan

-ensure food deliveries are unpacked, checked off against weigh bills and properly stored

-guide and assist the Dietary Aides in the kitchen when necessary

-ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are safely kept in clean working condition

-ensure that the kitchen space is clean and sanitized as required

-work as a respectful, cooperative and reliable team member with co-workers in the planning, coordinating, and functioning of RiverBend Manor food services

-maintain positive and helpful relations with residents

-answer kitchen telephone calls and handle information accordingly

-ensure emergencies and fire alarms are responded to properly and quickly

Personal Qualities:

This position is best suited for those individuals who:

· exhibit self confidence, initiative and problem solving skills

· are able to relate to seniors in an interested and helpful manner

· use excellent interpersonal communication skills with staff and residents

· remain calm in hectic circumstances

· possesses good organizational skills and work habits

· have knowledge of and practices protected food handling and routine sanitation procedures

· possess functional arithmetic skills

· are able to work independently as well as able to work well as a team member

· are kind, patient and respectful when communicating with residents, their families, colleagues and visitors

· are reliable, cooperative, and neat in appearance and possesses safe and sanitary work habits

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Cook (Canada)
🏢 Oncore Seniors Society/RiverBend Seniors Community
📍 Canada