Care Home Cook – Early Shift, Lead & Prepare Meals

Southbridge Care Homes; Sarnia; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Sumac Lodge in Sarnia, ON, part-time Cook position, prepares meals for residents following standardized recipes and dietary requirements. You will work under the Food Service Manager to ensure meals meet safety and portion standards and supervise Dietary Aides when needed.

Candidates should have institutional cooking experience and Cook certification; Red Seal is preferred. Shift is 6:00am-2:00pm; wage is hourly, with benefits per company policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality cooking.
• Must have or be pursuing a Cook certification or Red Seal is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow menus, recipes and production sheets.

Responsibilities

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus; sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepares meals and nourishments including evening meals and special diets per recipes and production sheets.
• Ensures meals are served on time and at correct temperatures and portions.
• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation and service; covers in absence of Dietary Manager.
• Maintains records like menu changes, temperatures and delivery receipts.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

English proficiency

Education

OLTCH Cook certification / culinary training

Certificate of qualification as Cook

Post-secondary nutrition degree/diploma

Job description

Sumac Lodge in Sarnia, ON, part-time Cook position, prepares meals for residents following standardized recipes and dietary requirements. You will work under the Food Service Manager to ensure meals meet safety and portion standards and supervise Dietary Aides when needed.

Candidates should have institutional cooking experience and Cook certification; Red Seal is preferred. Shift is 6:00am-2:00pm; wage is hourly, with benefits per company policy.