Cook-Part Time-Westview Alberta, View

please ensure you complete all steps in the application process. This includes confirming your application and filling out the role specific questionnaire. If all steps including the job specific questionnaire is not completed, your application will automatically be denied within 2 business days

silvera for seniors is a dynamic and growing charitable organization that provides a diverse selection of housing with services and supports for calgary seniors from all walks of life. Join our committed, high-performing team to make a difference in the lives of residents. Our supportive living communities provide meals, housekeeping, and life learning & leisure programs. Silvera provides a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace.

Our employees work hard to make our communities a safe, comfortable place residents call home. We offer employment opportunities in dining, housekeeping, maintenance, and administration. Together, we serve the people who make their home with us. We reward staff through training, recognition, and opportunities for professional growth. We offer flexible full-time, part-time, and casual hours. Our communities are located in all quadrants of calgary, with our head office located just off memorial drive, in the wood building.

we thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

due to the current high volume of applications, we will not be accepting phone calls about individual applications.

all pre-screen questions must be answered fully for an application to be processed.

in accordance with the alberta accommodation standards, all successful candidates are required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencing employment and all offers made are contingent upon a successful criminal record check.

reporting to the culinary supervisor, the cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals, as assigned, and to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for silvera’s residents. The cook is also responsible to act in the capacity of the culinary supervisor in their absence.

• measures out meal ingredients according to standardized or established recipe.
• prepares and delivers food to the culinary standard established by silvera.
• responsible for the general organization and cleanliness of the kitchen, properly storing items at appropriate temperatures and rotates stock as per established procedures.
• responsible for the kitchen’s compliance with all safe food handling procedures to meet the standards of public health regulations.
• supports the preparation and delivery of food for all special events. Serves meals in a polite and professional manner.
• receives and controls inventory of all food, non-food supplies, and chemicals in cooperation with the culinary supervisor.
• ensures the proper working order of all kitchen equipment.
• reports resident concerns to the culinary supervisor or community manager.
• participates in and promotes silvera’s health and safety program. Reports any unsafe work conditions to the culinary supervisor or community manager.
• prepare and plate dishes, have input into menu design in conjunction with the culinary supervisor.
• adjusts food items to accommodate residents and guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements.
• maintain annual training compliance with regards to tlc training.
• travel between all communities to relieve other cooks (floater cook only).
• other duties as assigned.

• possesses the ability to organize and supervise support staff when necessary.
• demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• maintains a high standard of hygiene and personal appearance.
• able to work independently and as a team member to meet deadlines.
• technical expertise in utilizing cooking tools and kitchen equipment.
• has knowledge of various cooking methods and procedures.
• must be detail oriented, creative, intelligent, and a critical thinker.