Assistant Cook - Part-time

COGIR Real Estate; London; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Ontario is seeking an Assistant Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and employees under the Culinary Manager.

You will review menus, follow standardized recipes and production charts, respect dietary needs, and maintain food safety with daily temperature audits. Qualifications include a Food Handler's Certificate, VPS within 6 months, and healthcare cooking experience.

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.
• Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
• Physically able to lift and transfer heavy items and stand for long periods.
• Second language skills are an asset.
• Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets; follow recipes and serve attractively.
• Ensure proper food handling techniques and perform daily temperature audits.
• Prepare meals for therapeutic/special diets and record substitutions.
• Adhere to service times, production charts and budget.
• Comply with all regulations and dietary department procedures.
• Participate in special meals and staff training sessions.
• Respect Resident Rights and support Quality Improvement programs.

Skills

Large quantity cooking

Healthcare kitchen experience

Second language asset

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate

Job description

Description

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!

Mission:

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Assistant Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.

Key Outcomes:

• Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence
• Lend a helping hand
• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families
• Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

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 /speciality diets according to planned menus
• To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place
• To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments
• To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget
• To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
• 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 uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• 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.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Wage: $18.61/hourly

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.

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.