Casual Saturday Cook

Professional Cook

Richmond Kinsmen Adult Day Centre – Richmond BC

Casual Saturday Cook

Richmond Kinsmen Adult Day Centre is a well-regarded non-profit agency providing Adult Day Program services to Richmond seniors since 1981.

We are currently seeking a cook to prepare hot lunches for our Saturday program. We are in search of uniquely special person with at least one years’ experience cooking in different styles and cuisines – everything from traditional classics to Asian-inspired dishes – who is a self-starter, creative, passionate about food, and genuinely interested in the wellbeing of seniors. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, have the ability to work unsupervised, and most importantly, be receptive to bringing a bit of fun and joy to the workplace.

We’ve worked exceptionally hard to form our current team of amazing people; and we are committed to keeping our workplace dynamic!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and serves meals and snacks in accordance with established menus and recipes, by performing duties such as planning food preparation and cooking schedules, cooking, roasting, grilling, and baking.
• Performs inventory control duties such as storing and rotating food and supplies.
• Performs cleaning duties such as cleaning food preparation equipment, cleaning sinks and counters, cleaning kitchen and storage areas.
• Washes, scrubs, and rinses pots, pans, dishes, and utensils by hand and dishwasher.
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as recipes and records of client preferences, allergies, and special dietary needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12
• Professional Cook Training Certificate
• Certificates in First Aid and Food Safe
• Related one year experience

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Intermediate level user of Word, Excel, and Outlook

ASSETS

Mandarin and Cantonese, an asset.

OTHER

As this position is in the vulnerable sector, a criminal record check is required.

We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Every Weekend

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, BC V6Y 4G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-03