Second Cook- Full Time Leduc

_Lifestyle Options takes tremendous pride in operating supportive living communities with professional staff that foster healthy aging and champion residents freedom, choice and independence. Providing the best home for our residents is our mission._
**We are currently recruiting for Full Time Second Cook for our Leducfacility in AB. Must be available to work on weekends.**
**Position Summary**:
The 2ND Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The 2ND Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. 2ND Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.
**Responsibilities and Duties**:
- Prepares and cooks all food (hot and cold) as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
- Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Head Chef.
- Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
- Prepare dishes for residents with food allergies or intolerances.
- Ensure timely preparation of all meals.
- Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
- Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated to ensure high standards of freshness, minimizing waste and maximizing quality.
- Two (2) years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen required.
- Strong written and verbal English skills to effectively communicate with all residents, visitors and at all levels within the organization required.
- Formal training in a culinary program considered an asset.
- Experience cooking for seniors an asset.
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation, WHMIS, Food Safety
- Basic food safety is required.
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Proper knowledge for use and maintenance of all equipment in station.
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings
- Weekend availability
**Experience**:
- Cooking:
2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Proof of COVID19 Immunization (required)