Cook Registration

Mimak Care Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Cook responsible for the preparation and delivery of food tailored to residents' dietary needs. The ideal candidate will have a Food Handlers Certificate and experience in large-quantity food prep, preferably in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include adhering to food safety practices and supporting menu creation. This role requires a commitment to providing quality, nutritious meals and a current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certificate is mandatory.
• Red Seal Chef Certification is considered an asset.
• Experience in large-quantity food preparation in a healthcare setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food considering residents' dietary needs.
• Review menu and documents for therapeutic diets.
• Ensure food safety practices are followed.
• Support holiday menu creation.

Skills

Food Handlers Certificate

Large-quantity food prep experience

Knowledge of food guides

Cooking for therapeutic diets

Tech savvy

Education

Red Seal Chef Certification

Job description

Position Overview:

Ready to cook up something fresh and delicious? Weve got your apron ready! Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for the safe and effective preparation and delivery of food served to our residents, guests and staff. We believe good food makes a big difference in peoples lives. Here, its about fresh ingredients whenever possible, seasonal menus, choice and person-centered nutritional care.

A typical day:

Prepare, cook and deliver food, with special consideration to residents personalized dietary requirements, needs and requests;

Review menu and production documents based on requirements for therapeutic diets, modified textures and individual nutrition interventions;

Ensure food safe practices are being followed throughout the entire flow of food including purchasing, receiving, storing, preparation, holding and serving;

Support the creation of holiday menus including those for theme day events;

Adhere to health and safety requirements and standards.

What YOU bring

Food Handlers Certificate

Red Seal Chef Certification is considered an asset

Experience in large-quantity food prep, preferably in a healthcare setting

Knowledge of provincial and federal food guides to healthy eating

Experience cooking for therapeutic diets, modified textures and modified fluid consistencies

The physical wherewithal to handle a day spent standing in a production kitchen

Tech savvy – comfortable completing various tasks on the computer

Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)