Assistant Cook - Part-time

Cogir Senior Living; London; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation upon request

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Canada is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the preparation and delivery of meals for residents, guests and staff under the Culinary Manager. This role emphasizes safe food handling, menu review, dietary accommodations, and adherence to production schedules and regulations within a healthcare or retirement setting, requiring teamwork, reliability and care for residents.

The position offers an inclusive workplace with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Red Seal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in healthcare or retirement settings.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy items and stand for long shifts.
• Second language is an asset.
• VPS screening within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver foods for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets; prepare and serve meals attractively.
• Ensure proper food handling techniques.
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridges, freezers and storerooms.
• Prepare/serve foods for therapeutic/specialty diets.
• Make menu substitutions and record them.
• Adhere to service time schedules.
• Follow production charts and recipes within budget.
• Comply with regulations and departmental policies.
• Participate in special occasion and theme meal planning.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and other necessary sessions.
• Respect Resident Rights & Responsibilities.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Program.
• Follow health and safety procedures and code of conduct.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food handling

Large quantity cooking

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Red Seal Certificate

Job 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.