Haro Park Centre, Vancouver is accepting applications for casual cooks to join our Food Services team. We are seeking staff who have a strong desire and ability to provide high quality service. Candidates must be available for shifts between 6:30 am and 9:30 pm, 7 days a week. Casual employment may lead to a regular position in the future.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of the Food Service Manager and following HACCP principles: prepare and cook high quality and nutritious meals; maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen; receive and store food deliveries and ensure food served is at proper temperature and portion size.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a recognized 12 month program in cooking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrates:
concern and interest in providing quality care to residents
good knowledge and practice of safe food handling and HACCP
ability to read and write English fluently and follow instructions
ability to communicate tactfully and with maturity when working with residents, staff, volunteers and guests
ability to work independently and organize workload
ability to work in a team
physical ability to carry out the duties of the position while working under pressure in a warm and noisy environment
ability to operate related equipment
ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information