Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors' living community innorth-central Red Deer, serving over 300 residents through a person-directedcare model rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy. Our mission is to providean enriching living experience by delivering compassionate care and fosteringmeaningful connections.Our mission is to provide an enriching resident living experience in Central Alberta, by delivering compassionate care, fostering meaningful connections, and creating an environment where residents thrive in a vibrant, purposeful living, supported by a dedicated and passionate team.Summary Statement:The Cook supports the food services team. The cook assists in food preparationand planning, food service, and resident engagement to provide a meaningfulexperience to residents and Employee Care Partners.Relationships:Reports to: Executive Chef (Food Services Manager)DirectReports: n/aProvidesdirection to: Kitchen PrepInternalContacts: Residents, Family Members, Employee Care PartnersExternalContacts: Delivery Personnel, Vendors, External ContractorsKey Responsibility Areas :Leadership:Assists the Food Services Supervisor in supervising and managingthe activities of the food services team.Supports the Food Services Supervisor in coordinating andoverseeing care partner planning and service time scheduling, including overtime and time off requestsSupports the Food Services Supervisor in the following processes:recruitment, interviewing, hiring, retention, promotion, orientation, and training.FoodPreparation & Planning:Orders, receives, and coordinates inventory management for theoperation of the food services areaPrepares and organizes all high-quality meals following the menu cycleand prepares off-menu items to accommodate modified dietsComplies with Service Area Checklists and verifies sign-offFood Service:Provides services in accordance with best practices, ourWell-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines, andregulations/standardsVerifies all Food Service (indoor/outdoor)



areas for cleanlinessaccording to required standards and checklistsAudits and collects ongoing resident/family feedback from the ResidentFood Services CommitteeTraining andAdministration:Provides orientation and development to care partnersAttends educational workshops to inform the team on trends and advancementsin food preparation and nutritionParticipates in various committees and meetings providingadvice/inputMaintains records required by the Community, auditors, and fundersas requiredHealth &Safety:Leads and completes responsibilities outlined in the EmergencyManagement Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Wellness StrategiesAttains and maintains ongoing compliance with appropriateregulatory standardsConducts regular audits to ensure Taylor View Towers is preparedfor inspectionsReduces safety hazards, accidents, and injuries as well asinvestigates Care Partner incidents, and implements corrective action asrequiredProjects andAssignments:Performs a variety of other projects and assignments as required.Qualifications:EducationGrade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required.Formal Food Service training preferred (Red Seal or equivalent certification from anapproved Food Service School)or 3-5 yrs large scale commercial cooking.ExperienceExperience leading others in a food service workplace isrequiredExperience in the Food Service Industry as a Sous ChefExperience training others is desiredExperience with Food Safety Practices and Safe Work Practices andProceduresCertifications:Food Safe CertificateFirst Aid and CPR preferredCompetencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):Social Human SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceOral / Written Communication – must be able to read, write, andspeak fluently in English.TeamworkAttention to detail and accuracyLeadership SkillsConflict Management SkillsFinancialTechnical SkillsComputer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)Working Conditions:The ability to move freely about, lift, or push up to 50 lbs., andfrequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing.Work in stressful and potentially emotionally charged situations.This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to Taylor ViewTowers Values.

📌 Casual Cook & Kitchen Prep (Burnstick Lake)
🏢 Taylor View Towers
📍 Burnstick Lake