Culinary Specialist for Senior Living & Therapeutic Diets

Revera Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook in Halifax to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff. The role requires following menus, ensuring proper food handling, and maintaining daily temperature audits as part of a healthcare/retirement setting.

Experience with therapeutic diets and large-quantity cooking is preferred. A Food Handler’s Certificate is required, with Red Seal deemed an asset. The position involves lifting heavy items and may require a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

• Food Handler's Certificate required; Red Seal preferred.
• Experience in large-quantity food preparation, ideally in healthcare/retirement.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
• Physically able to lift heavy items and stand for long shifts.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset; Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain) within six months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver all foods for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets; prepare and serve meals attractively.
• Ensure proper food handling and safety techniques.
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridges/freezers/storerooms and record findings.
• Prepare meals for therapeutic/special diets as planned.
• Make menu substitutions as needed and record them.
• Adhere to service times and production charts within budget.
• Comply with provincial regulations and department policies.
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal

Large quantity food preparation

Healthcare/retirement experience

Special and therapeutic diets

Second language (asset)

Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 mo)

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook in Halifax to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff. The role requires following menus, ensuring proper food handling, and maintaining daily temperature audits as part of a healthcare/retirement setting.

Experience with therapeutic diets and large-quantity cooking is preferred. A Food Handler’s Certificate is required, with Red Seal deemed an asset. The position involves lifting heavy items and may require a Vulnerable Sector Check.