Cook - casual

Revera Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Kitchener, ON is seeking a part-time Cook for Briarfield Gardens. The role prepares and delivers meals for residents, guests and staff with a focus on safety and quality.

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, you will follow menus, production sheets, and recipes to serve meals attractively and on time. Candidates should have a Food Handler's Certificate and experience in large-scale cooking, ideally in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate.
• Red Seal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in large-quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets.
• Physically able to lift and transfer heavy items and stand for long shifts.
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Check / Criminal Background Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively.
• Ensure use of proper food handling techniques.
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form.
• Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic/speciality diets according to planned menus.
• Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place.
• Adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments.
• Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget.
• Comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days.
• Attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions.
• Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Food handling

Large-quantity cooking

Dietary requirements

Physical stamina

Background check

Second language helpful

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certification preferred

Job description

## Cook - casualApply: Briarfield Gardens - 1250 Weber St E, Kitchener, ON N2A 4E1: Part time: Posted Today: R17809***Wage per hour***$20.89Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.**Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence**We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. **Key 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.**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