Assistant Cook- Casual

COGIR Real Estate; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Newmarket, Ontario, is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Cook in preparing and delivering meals for residents, guests and staff.

The role requires food safety knowledge, menu/diet adherence, and the ability to perform daily temperature audits and assist with special diets and meal service.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Handler's Certificate and knowledge of food safety practices.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in healthcare or retirement settings.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items and stand for long periods.
• Proficient understanding of special and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation and delivery of meals for residents, guests and staff.
• Review menus and production sheets; prepare and serve meals attractively.
• Maintain proper food handling techniques and safety standards.
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridges/freezers/storerooms.
• Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
• Assist in serving meals according to residents' diets and preferences.
• Follow production charts and recipes within budget.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and adhere to Resident Rights and Quality Improvement programs.
• Comply with health and safety legislation and work ethically with vulnerable adults.

Skills

Food prep experience

Hospitality mindset

Physical stamina

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$21.34

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;
• To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively;
• To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
• To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;
• To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus;
• To assist in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes;
• To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
• To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;
• To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies;
• To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;
• To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions;
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
• To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
• Red Seal Certificate preferred
• Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting
• Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
• Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.