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. https://weinbergresidence.com/
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
Health, Safety and Wellness
Accountability
Integrity
ARE YOU READY for the #LouisBrierLIFE?
Purpose of the Position: The Cook is responsible for preparing assigned food items; planning the preparation and cooking schedule; cooking and seasoning food items; inspecting and tasting food; maintaining established food rotations; and assigning tasks to Food Service Workers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares assigned food items by following established menus and recipes, determining ingredients and quantities required and assembling ingredients and equipment.
- Plans preparation and cooking schedule.
- 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.
- Inspects and tastes food for temperature and quality, and adjusts accordingly.
- Carves food items such as meat and poultry, and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas.
- Maintains established rotations of food in storage, and utilizes left-over prepared foods to minimize spoilage and waste.
- Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and tidy condition, and reports equipment problems as necessary.
- 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.
- Ensures the safety of residents while performing work tasks and reports any adverse events to supervisor immediately.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safe Certificate required.
- Having Long-term Care or Hospital experience is an asset!
What we offer
- Over 400 employees
- 8-hour shifts
- Unionized – HEU
- Great opportunities for growth and education
- Centrally located with easy transportation options
- Free parking available on site
- Accredited with Commendation
- Earned Wage Access program offers on-demand pay, ahead of payday
Job Type: Temporary Full-time
Job Location: Weinberg Assisted Living
Hours of Work: 5 Days per week (37.5 hours/weekly)
Wage Grid: 29.24/hour, Grid 17
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