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!

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