Hours: Shifts are scheduled between the hours of 6:00 am – 7:30 pm. This position works both the day shift (6:00am – 2:30pm) & evening shift (11:00am – 7:30pm).

Reports To: Culinary Services Coordinator

The Cook will work within the culinary services team to prepare and serve attractive and nutritious meals and snacks according to organizational standards. The cook is also expected to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe kitchen area at all times. Cooks must be mindful of budgetary guidelines in order to support the department efforts to adhere to food and labour budgets.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Assist with meal preparation and presentation according to organizational standards
• Ensure safety and sanitation when handling, preparing and storing food
• Clean & Sanitize all kitchen equipment and utensils, including floors, walls and food storage areas
• Promote health and safety in the kitchen and workplace
• Assist serving staff to clean and sanitize tableware between meals

Essential Competencies & Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required, or must be willing to obtain upon hire
• Previous cooking experience is an asset in hospitality, health care or a restaurant setting
• Demonstrated ability to multitask
• Exceptional time management skills, ability to prioritize
• Good judgment and ability to exercise discretion
• Motivated, creative and willing to take calculated risks
• Ability to self-initiate and also work well as a team member
• Compassionate, courteous and respectful
• Effective English oral and written communication skills to respectfully and compassionately work with older adults and their families
• Excellent observational skills and ability to determine urgency or reportable incidents
• Strong aptitude towards the good health and safety of all residents, staff and visitors
• Other duties as assigned

Other Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to work early morning, afternoon and evening
• Maintain a professional, but functional, appearance in dress and grooming, as well as high standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene
• A current and clear Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check & Child Abuse Registry Check
• Fully immunized against COVID-19.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32-40 per week

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person, Rotary Villas at Crocus Gardens (1340 10th Street, Brandon, MB  R7A 6Z3)

Please send cover letter and resume to info@rotaryvillas.ca.