WHO ARE WE

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited residential care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 assisted living and 20 private pay complex care residents.
Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.
Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.
Our Values – “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE.

Caring

• We ‘Show It.’

Health, Safety and Wellness

• We ‘Do It Right.’

Accountability

• We ‘Own It.’

Integrity

• We ‘Do What’s Right.’

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safe Certificate required.
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Having Long-term Care or Hospital experience is an asset!
Job Type: Casual
Hours of Work: 05:30 am -1:30 pm / 10:30 am - 06:30 pm (Rotational)
Wage Grid: 27.56/hour, Grid 17

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares assigned food items by following established menus and recipes, determining ingredients and quantities required and assembling ingredients and equipment.
2. Plans preparation and cooking schedule.
3. 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.
4. Inspects and tastes food for temperature and quality, and adjusts accordingly.
5. Carves food items such as meat and poultry, and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas.
6. Maintains established rotations of food in storage, and utilizes left-over prepared foods to minimize spoilage and waste.
7. Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and tidy condition, and reports equipment problems as necessary.
8. 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.
9. Ensures the safety of residents while performing work tasks and reports any adverse events to supervisor immediately.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.