THE ORGANIZATION:

LutherCare Communities (LCC) is a leading provider of housing and supportive healthcare services and has been for over 65 years. LCC is a hybrid organization comprised of a number of companies that include for-profit and not-for-profit. Services include long-term care, community day programs for adults, seniors’ housing, home support, intermediate care homes, group living homes, and subsidized family housing. These services are fully accredited, showing our commitment to provide excellence in care, shelter, and support. Taking a resident-first, all-inclusive approach, LCC seeks to ensure it maintains the integrity of the organization by always focusing on its residents. LCC does this by placing value on resident’s interests, feedback and guidance, engagement, and collaborative leadership.

THE POSITION:

In support of the Vision, Mission and Values of LutherCare Communities, we are seeking an Assistant Cook to join our team.
The Assistant Cook is responsible for all preparation, cooking and baking duties required to prepare food for service. Cleanliness also needs to be maintained as well as proper storage of all ordered and leftover products. The Assistant Cook is responsible for all Head Cook duties in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor/Cook.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours a week

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Knowledge of the principles of food including the preparation and portioning of food
• Knowledge of food service equipment and the use of the same

• Follow standardized recipes, adjust recipes, weight and/or measure ingredients accurately.

  Experience:

• Experience in food preparation

• Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen (preferred)
• Experience working with seniors an asset

We believe in the power of diversity and we’re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
Applicants must provide a criminal background check prior to employment.
A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living™ for those we serve

Please refer the Job description for details