Cook 2: Senior Care Kitchen - Part-Time Growth & Benefits

Extendicare; Viking; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Employee Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff in Alberta. The role requires adherence to menus, portion control, and safe food handling, including dietary modifications and daily temperature audits.

Candidates should have a Food Handler's Certificate, experience with large-volume cooking, and familiarity with provincial regulations. A Red Seal is preferred; ability to lift heavy items and work within a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate.
• Red Seal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly.
• Ensure use of proper food handling techniques.
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings.
• Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic/specialty diets.
• Adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments.
• Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and menus within budget.
• Comply with provincial regulations and department policies.
• Attend department and facility staff meetings and training sessions.
• Uphold Extendicare's Code of Conduct.

Skills

Food handling

Large quantity cooking

Dietary knowledge

Physical stamina

Second language

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate

Job description

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff in Alberta. The role requires adherence to menus, portion control, and safe food handling, including dietary modifications and daily temperature audits.

Candidates should have a Food Handler's Certificate, experience with large-volume cooking, and familiarity with provincial regulations. A Red Seal is preferred; ability to lift heavy items and work within a team is essential.