Cook- AgeCare Cariboo Place

Job summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving proper meals on time while maintaining safe and sanitary work areas. They also oversee Food Services Workers and address resident or family concerns regarding dietary needs.

Job details

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Cook of the Long-Term Care residence is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time and that work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. What Is In It For You: • Checks special diet orders for new admissions to ensure they are correct (as required). • Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Food Services Manager/Supervisor. • Directs Food Services Workers in the performance of their duties and assumes responsibility for the operation of the Food Services Department (as required). What You Will Need • Prior experience as a Cook preferably in a supervisory capacity. • Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate. • A minimum of public-school education is required. High school education is preferred. • Must have a diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production. Internal Closing Date: June 11, 2026 Hours of Work: Casual Role Approximate Start Date: June 17, 2026 Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and Union membership is a condition of employment. Work Location: AgeCare Cariboo Place Address: 185 4th Ave N, Williams Lake, BC, V2G2C8 Employment Type: Casual Wage Levelling Salary: $29.72 per hour

What you’ll do

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving proper meals on time while maintaining safe and sanitary work areas. They also oversee Food Services Workers and address resident or family concerns regarding dietary needs.

Requirements

Candidates must have a diploma or certificate in quality food preparation and a current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate. Prior experience as a cook, preferably in a supervisory role, and a minimum of public school education are required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• responsibility · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Resident · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Food Production
• Supervisory Skills
• Safe Food Handling
• Dietary Management
• Sanitation
• Team Leadership
• Resident Relations

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Social Services

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