Cook - Victoria

WestCana is looking for Cook with a passion for the elderly to join one of our teams to support our residents in Independent Living in Victoria.

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Positions Information:

• Shift: Full-time (Temp: 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025), Sunday - Wednesday, 08:30am - 06:30pm / Part-time: Friday - Sunday, 9am - 7pm
• Wage: $27.75
• Location of Work: 2000 Goldsmith St, Victoria BC V8R 0A2  
• NOC 63200

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation of 4-8% and sick entitlement.
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health, dental care, group life insurance, employee and family assistance programs, and Out of country emergency care.
• Talent Management Program
• Referral program with receiving a $100 gift card for every referral made!
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Cook Must Haves:

• Current qualification(s) as a cook with some experience in a volume food preparation environment.
• Maintains Food Safe Level 1 Certification.
• Legally allowed to work in Canada.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.

Cook Nice to Haves:

• Previous experience in Long-term / Independent Living Care Facility and/or previous food service establishment experience. 

Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepares food that meets or exceeds the appearance, taste, and quality expectations of the residents, families and clients.
• Prepares and/or monitors the preparation of daily and special event menu plans to ensure individual dietary needs and standards for dietary care are met or exceeded and costs remain within approved budget allocations.
• Implements and maintains inventory control systems to maximize savings and minimize waste.
• Ensuring all phases of food preparation meets or exceeds health and safety requirements i.e. Community Care Facility Act, WHMIS, WCB, provincial safety standards etc.
• All safety rules and safe work procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!

*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.

Other Companies Call This Role: 

• Line Cook
• Kitchen Helper
• Prep Cook