Cook - Casual

COGIR Real Estate; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living, a provider of retirement residences, is seeking a Cook reporting to the Culinary Manager. You will prepare and deliver all foods for residents, guests and staff, following menus, production sheets and budget constraints.

The role requires a Food Handler's Certificate and experience in large-scale food prep, preferably in healthcare or retirement settings. Knowledge of safety regs and therapeutic diets is essential; lifting heavy items is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate.
• Red Seal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably healthcare or retirement.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide.
• Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
• Physically able to lift and stand for long periods.
• Second language is an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets; prepare and serve meals attractively.
• Ensure proper food handling techniques and safety compliance.
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridges, freezers and storerooms.
• Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic/special diets.
• Follow production charts and recipes within the set budget.
• Adhere to regulations and dietary department policies.
• Attend department meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Food handling

Bulk cooking

Dietary knowledge

Health & safety

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate preferred

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$26.34

Cogir 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

SCHEDULE

• 0-16 Hours Biweekly

• Availability required Fridays, weekends and on call

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.