New Brunswick jobs in senior homes and assisted living facilities

We Offer:

• Compensation starting at $13.90 for a non-sealed cook
• Make a measureable difference in the quality of life for residents and their families at our Parkland Riverview Retirement Living community located in Riverview, NB.
• Flexible scheduling (no late nights, latest shift ends 7pm)
• Comprehensive compensation package
• Benefits eligible first day of work
• vacation accrual begins immediately
• RRSP retirement savings program (company matches up to 5% base salary)
• Free on-site parking

What you will do:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising & directing the operation of the production kitchen, assigning work responsibilities and maintaining quality assurance. Meals are cook and provided for all three service lines at Parkland Riverview including Retirement Living (Royal Court), Assisted Living (Canterbury Hall) and Long Term Care (Monarch Hall).

How you will do it:

• Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards.
• Ensures meals are attractive, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is timely.
• Follows production sheets to guide food preparation and assist with cost control.
• Assists with preparation of food for special functions e.g. catering, theme dinners to ensure service meets established standards.
• Familiarizes self with the specific needs of each client e.g. diet restrictions, allergies and special requests/accommodations.
• Ensures completion of required documentation e.g. inventory counts, food and equipment temperature and cleaning checklists, security / lock-up checklists as required.
• Completes department audit activities as required.
• Participates in the client and employee incident reporting and investigation process as required.
• Processes pots, pans, and dishware and maintains sanitation dishwasher and dish sinks according to established cleaning guidelines as required;
• Ensures that dress code and appearance are in compliance with the facility policy.
• Follows disposal procedures according to established waste management guidelines for organics, paper, plastics, cans/bottles, non-recyclable material, etc.
• Ensures kitchen appearance meets established standards for cleanliness and organization.

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the service director and/or executive director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the Art of Atria Dining enhancement programs.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure that food is properly stored.
• Assist in dining room cleaning, bussing tables, setting tables, and assisting wait staff.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assists with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Drives vehicle from community to social and other various destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Assists residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner.
• Secures passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Practices safe driving techniques at all times.
• Cleans and services vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories and reports & coordinates vehicle maintenance repairs.
• Establishes and monitors daily and weekly trip inspection & preventative maintenance programs and maintains records regarding the maintenance of all vehicles.
• Delivers groceries and other belongings to resident’s apartments.
• Assists the Activity Department in activities and programs as needed.
• Ensures charges are submitted to the business office daily for community travel expenses.
• Maintain a safe driving record according to company guidelines.
• Handles emergency situations and basic First Aid.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.