Assistant Cook - Casual

Revera Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Revera Inc. in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Food Service Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff in a retirement residence. You will review menus, follow recipes, and ensure meals are served attractively and within budget.

The role requires a Food Handler's Certificate, experience in high-volume catering—preferably healthcare—and knowledge of provincial food regulations. Red Seal is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
• Red Seal Certificate preferred
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and employees
• Review menus and production sheets; follow recipes and portion sizes
• Ensure proper food handling techniques and safe service
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms
• Assist in therapeutic/specialty diets and special occasion meals

Skills

Food Handling

Large Quantity Cooking

Healthcare Food Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate preferred

Job description

Wage per hour $23.79 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.

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