Cook

Highgate Residence; Canada; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Residence in Canada is seeking a cook to prepare and present well-balanced fresh meals and snacks that meet the Canada Food Guide, mindful of residents' special needs.

You will coordinate cleaning, infection control in dining and kitchen areas, and follow proper food handling, WHMIS, safety, lifting techniques, and cleaning protocols; excellent written and spoken English required, and a police check may be obtained.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing food for large numbers of people
• Experience in a retirement home, long term care facility, or healthcare facility is an asset
• Ability to obtain a valid police check
• Must have a valid Food Handler's Certificate
• Must have good written and oral communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present well-balanced fresh meals and snacks that comply with the Canada Food Guide
• Coordinate and participate in proper cleaning and infection control of dining room, kitchen and serving/storage areas
• Maintain knowledge of proper food handling techniques, WHMIS, occupational health and safety, infection control, lifting technique, disinfecting and cleaning techniques

Skills

Food safety

English communication

Education

Canadian grade 12 or equivalent

Formalized training in food preparation and service

Job description

• Prepare and present well-balanced fresh meals and snacks that comply with the Canada Food Guide being mindful of special needs.
• Co-ordinate and participate in the proper cleaning and infection control of the dining room, kitchen and serving and storage areas
• Needs a working knowledge of proper food handling techniques, WHMIS, occupational health and safety, infection control, lifting technique, disinfecting and cleaning techniques

Education/Experience

• Must have experience preparing food for large numbers of people ; experience in a retirement home, long term care facility, or healthcare facility is an asset
• Must have attained Canadian grade 12 or equivalent and must have some formalized training in food preparation and service
• Must have good written and oral communication skills, especially in English
• Ability to obtain a valid police check
• Valid Food Handler's Certificate