Cook (Term 6 months)
Competition #1-HCL-Oct-24
At Westwinds, We care.
We care about our people, our properties, and the communities we call home. It’s this care that differentiates us from other organizations and goes into everything we do—from food service to facility maintenance.
It’s the care our over ninety employees located in Foothills Region, south of Calgary provide to our seniors and families that ensures our exceptional hospitality and high quality customer service. We are currently looking for an exceptional individual to join our team at High Country Lodge, Diamond Valley (Black Diamond).
The Cook, working within a team environment and reporting to the Food Service Supervisor, is responsible for meal preparation within the guidelines of the established menu, delivery and clean-up. The Cook ensures Westwinds Communities’ (Westwinds) standards and high quality for food services are maintained.
The Candidate:
The successful candidate will be a great cook with an eye for detail, an excellent communicator with the ability to lead and inspire others.
Requirements:

• Provides high quality production, temperature appropriate, appetizing meals and food products within specified mealtimes.
• Plates and delivers meals and beverages and prepares meal trays, providing an enjoyable dining experience to the clients and guests.
• Adheres to food service department procedures and food safe handling procedures.
• Assists with menu planning, preparing the dining room for meal service, meal and kitchen clean-up and supply ordering, receipting and stocking.
• Responsible for the proper cleaning of all Food Services equipment, cooking utensils, dishes, etc. according to Community specific procedures.
• Ensures the safe operation of all food service equipment and appliances including the routine monitoring of freezer and cooler temperatures, reporting safety issues or other situations of non-compliance promptly to the Food Services Supervisor or designate.
• Assumes responsibility for department supervision in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor.
• Participates in special events, meetings and client functions involving food preparation and or meal service.
• Promotes and actively participates in Westwinds’ Health and Safety program.
• Attends various committees and training sessions as requested by Westwinds.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate (Alberta grade 12 or equivalent), with a minimum of two years previous experience as a Cook in a similar setting (supportive living, care Community or hospitality).
• Proven customer service philosophy.
• Possess a food safe certificate.
• Proficient organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Must have a flexible, willing and positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills (English) – both oral and written in addition to basic math skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Working knowledge and application of the Canada Food Guide.
• WHMIS certification.
• Must be in good health, physically fit, able to walk and lift, with no history of back problems – a medical may be required.
• Must possess basic computer literacy.

Hourly Range: Cook $23.61 - $26.96
The candidate must have a flexible schedule with open availability. Typical Cook shifts are Monday to Friday - 6:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. weekends and holidays.
No guaranteed shifts, relief shifts. Position will require additional availability including weekends and holidays.
Location: High Country Lodge, Diamond Valley (Black Diamond) AB
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Criminal Records Check .
If you are energetic, highly motivated, a capable professional and enjoy working in a fast paced team environment, please apply indicating competition #1-HCL-Oct-2024.
Westwinds Communities embraces our differences and is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. Please advise us if you require us to arrange for accommodation during the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest in Westwinds; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
Westwinds is the leading provider of affordable housing within the Foothills Region, which includes affordable rental housing, senior’s lodges and seniors independent living within Foothills County. Westwinds also operate a rent supplement program for those living in Foothills County and surrounding area. Over the past sixty years, more than 12,000 households have benefited from our programs and services.
Visit our website at www.westwindscommunities.ca
Job Type: Temp (6 month term)
Deadline: October 25, 2024
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $23.61-$26.96 per hour
Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• Do you live within the Foothills or Calgary area?

Experience:

• Culinary: 2 years (preferred)
• cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, Safe Check, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-25
Expected start date: 2024-11-20