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Cook Casual AgeCare Monashee Mews

AgeCare

Lumby

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team, responsible for preparing and serving meals to seniors. The ideal candidate will have over two years of cooking experience in a healthcare setting, with skills in food handling, organization, and teamwork. Join us in providing compassionate care to our residents with dignity.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of cooking experience in a health care environment.
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
  • Experience in preparing pureed and texture modified foods preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Cooks food items in a timely fashion following recipes and procedures.
  • Participates in meal service and menu development as required.
  • Ensures proper food handling and storage procedures.

Skills

Cooking
Food handling
Organization

Education

High School Diploma
Red Seal/Certification

Tools

Ovens
Steamers
Meat slicer
Deep fryer
Tilt fryer
Soup kettle
VCM
Robot coupe

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Cook works as part of a team in food and nutrition services performing tasks such as ordering, receiving, cooking and presenting meals for residents, families, and staff as appropriate and directed.




Key Responsibilities:

• Cooks food items, including texture modified foods, in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures and guidelines
• Participates in meal service as required
• May be required to assist with menu development
• Prepares food and supply orders as necessary
• Ensures proper receiving and storage when needed
• Daily cleaning and sweeping floors
• Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone and initiates corrective action as required
• Practices safe and proper use of food service equipment

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of cooking experience in a health care environment
• Experience in preparing pureed and texture modified foods would be preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent, red Seal/Certification is considered an asset
• Must be fluent in English both verbal and written
• Experience working with ovens, steamers, meat slicer, deep fryer, tilt fryer, soup kettle, VCM, robot coupe etc.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and accomplish tasks in a fast paced environment following departmental guidelines
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work efficiently
• Regularly demonstrates, AgeCare values of Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork

Union membership is a condition of employment.

Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

Wage Levelling Salary: $28.01 per hour

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

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