Second Cook (Full-time)

at  Lifestyle Options

POSITION SUMMARY:

The 2nd Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The 2nd Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. 2nd Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.

You’ll enjoy benefits such as:

• A comprehensive benefit plan
• Participate in RRSP program
• Opportunities for career progression
• Personal time off (PTO) days

What You Bring to the Role:

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen required.
• Strong written and verbal English skills to effectively communicate with all residents, visitors and at all levels within the organization required.
• Formal training in a culinary program considered an asset.
• Experience cooking for seniors an asset.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, WHMIS, Food Safety
• Basic food safety is required.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Proper knowledge for use and maintenance of all equipment in station.
• required.

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepares and cooks all food (hot and cold) as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Head Chef.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Prepare dishes for residents with food allergies or intolerances.
• Ensure timely preparation of all meals.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
• Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated to ensure high standards of freshness, minimizing waste and maximizing quality.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen required.
• Strong written and verbal English skills to effectively communicate with all residents, visitors and at all levels within the organization required.
• Formal training in a culinary program considered an asset.
• Experience cooking for seniors an asset.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, WHMIS, Food Safety
• Basic food safety is required.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Proper knowledge for use and maintenance of all equipment in station.
• required

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepares and cooks all food (hot and cold) as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Head Chef.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Prepare dishes for residents with food allergies or intolerances.
• Ensure timely preparation of all meals.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
• Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated to ensure high standards of freshness, minimizing waste and maximizing quality