Cook – Full time, 1-Year Term (Maternity Leave Coverage)

The Renaissance Retirement Residence – Esquimalt, BC

Pay: $25.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience
Hours: 30.25 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, 1-year term with a possible 6-month extension
Location: 1188 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, BC

The Renaissance is a locally owned independent retirement residence in Esquimalt. We provide our residents with freshly prepared meals in a comfortable, welcoming dining environment where excellent food and personal service are an important part of daily life.

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team for a one-year maternity leave position.

Working alongside our Head Chef, Hernando, you’ll prepare and serve high-quality meals for our residents while maintaining our standards for presentation, portion control, consistency and timing.

One of the biggest advantages of cooking at The Renaissance is the schedule. There are no late nights or early mornings, and you'll have consistent, predictable hours each week. The kitchen opens at 11 AM and closes at 7:15 PM.

You'll work with quality ingredients, established menus and a consistent number of residents rather than the unpredictability and late-night hours of a traditional restaurant kitchen.

What We're Looking For





We're looking for someone who:
Has professional cooking experience
Is confident working independently and as part of a small kitchen team
Takes pride in food quality and presentation
Is organized, dependable and maintains a clean and protected kitchen
Enjoys cooking for and interacting with seniors and staff
Can contribute ideas while working within established menus and standards

What We Offer
$25.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience
30.25 consistent hours per week
No late nights or early mornings
Predictable scheduling (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
Quality ingredients
A relaxed, professional kitchen environment
The prospect to cook for residents you actually get to know
A locally owned workplace with a close-knit staff and resident community

This is a one-year term position covering maternity leave with the potential for a 6-month extension.

If you're an experienced cook looking for a change from traditional restaurant hours while still taking pride in the food you prepare, we'd like to hear from you.

Please send us your resume with a cover letter.

Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.25 per week

Work Location: In person

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