Assistant Cook Regular Part Time [BRV ACK1 0.70] AgeCare Riverview

Bloom Limited Partnership; Riverview; Vor Ort; CAD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AgeCare is seeking a dedicated dietary role to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests, and staff. You will review menus, verify production sheets, and ensure meals are served attractively with proper food handling.

The position requires experience with large-scale food production, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and the ability to lift heavy items. A Food Handler's Certificate is required; Red Seal is preferred. Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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 as set out in the Code of Conduct.
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Food handling

Large quantity cooking

Dietary knowledge

Physical fitness

Second language

Vulnerable Sector Check

Ausbildung

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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 as set out in the Code of Conduct;
• 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

Company Culture

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of:

• Trust: Act with integrity and fairness
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion
• Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
• Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support