Compassionate Part-Time Cook – Senior Living Kitchen

COGIR Real Estate

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 36,000 - 46,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Canada seeks a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff, review menus, and ensure meals are served attractively and safely.

You will follow standardized recipes, respect dietary needs, and participate in audits and training to support our commitment to quality and resident well-being. Experience in healthcare or retirement settings and a Food Handler certificate are required; Red Seal preferred, ability to

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.

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 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.