United Active Living
Why Join Us?
United Active Living Inc. is a leader in the development and implementation of programs and services that support residents to “Live Well in Our Community.” As an innovative company, United Active Living integrates new and creative ways to enrich life experiences, provide growth and inspiration, and promote independence for individuals in the community.
Prep Cook/Kitchen Helper – Trinity Lodge
The prep cook will work with a strong dedicated team who take pride in preparing fresh, high-quality fare for active, discerning residents. We welcome new ideas and a keen understanding of what our customer’s value in food services.
Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
Prepping Food: The prep cook will be asked to prep food for service each day. This can mean chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces. Depending on the needs of the kitchen, the prep cook may also be asked to prepare items for other stations or for special events.
Cooking: During meal service, the prep cook is required to support the Chef and other staff in the kitchen to make sure that food is ready at the right time and in the right order so that it arrives at the resident's table ready to eat and at the right temperature.
Clean Up: At the end of service, the prep cook is responsible for cleaning their station, and may be asked to help other cooks clean up their stations. This means disposing of garbage and compost, cleaning utensils, pots, and pans, and cleaning cooking surfaces. The prep cook will also be responsible for taking care of leftover food, whether that means disposing of it, returning unused items to the correct inventory location, or storing cooked goods for use at another service.
Stocking: The prep cook is also called on to unload delivery trucks and store inventory correctly. This can mean stocking pantries or walk in refrigerators, or simply inventorying items and reporting to the Chef.
Baking: The prep cook is responsible in assisting with the baking needs. This includes understanding what the needs are, ensuring that the ingredients are available, planning the baking into the daily activities, producing baked goods and storing them appropriately for use.
Qualifications
Minimum of grade 12 education required. Must have valid safe food handler certificate
Prior experience in food preparations an asset
Strong communication skills combined with demonstrated teamwork abilities and customer service excellence
Committed to practice, check, and strengthen food safety procedures
Proficient in maintaining a safe working environment utilizing food safety plan
Able to re-stock all items as required all through shift
Able to be responsive to a flexible timetable based on food service requirements
Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Dining Services Manager
Demonstrated ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment while delivering quality results
HOURS OF WORK: Weekdays, evenings and weekends to meet the dining needs of residents. Shifts typically between the hours of 6:00 am to 7:30 pm.
Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.)
Must be able to stand/walk for 4 hours continuously.
Follow all health & safety regulations in the kitchen
Apply today to begin your journey with United Active Living!
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.20 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person