Cook

Brookside Senior Living Kanata; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living facility in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents while ensuring dietary needs are met. The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal certification and at least 5 years of experience in a volume food preparation environment, ideally in the healthcare or hospitality sectors. Responsibilities include food preparation, staff supervision, compliance with safety standards, and maintaining hygiene. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team in providing quality dining services to residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in volume food preparation.
• Understanding HACCP program and food safety plan.
• Must follow health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Supervise dining services staff and maintain food inventory.
• Operate and clean food production equipment.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Effective interpersonal relationship skills

Conflict resolution skills

Ability to organize work

Knowledge of special diets

Education

Red Seal qualification as a Cook

Food Safe Certificates I and II

Experience in Health Care or Hospitality industries

Tools

Food production equipment

Job description

EMPLOYER: Brookside Senior Living Kanata

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met

Ensures residents are satisfied with the all aspects of food preparation and presentation

Provides direction and support to the dining services staff

Participates as a member of the dining services team and provides support to the other members of the services team

Maintains an awareness of food inventory and takes the appropriate steps to minimize waste

Prepares and presents meals and food for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large

Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements

Performs audits and reports anomalies in accordance with established policies, procedures and licensing regulations

Orders and receives food and supplies

Orders and prepares food for daily meal service and booked catering events

Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas

Aware of employees’ and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures

Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents

Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations

Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy

Complies with all levels of legislation

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Minimum 5 years previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the Health Care or Hospitality industries

Preferred Red Seal or current equivalent qualifications as a Cook from a recognized cooking program

Food Safe Certificates I and II (Asset)

Must have a working knowledge of special diets

Understanding and experience of the HACCP program and food safety plan

Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English

Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints

Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills

Must be able to operate related equipment

Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carry heavy trays and items

Customer Service Orientation

START DATE: 06/30/2024

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