Healthcare Kitchen Specialist for Therapeutic Diets

AgeCare Ltd.; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking an Assistant Cook to assist the Cook in preparing and delivering meals for residents, guests and employees. You will review menus, follow recipes, and serve meals attractively while using proper food handling techniques.

You will support dietary needs with therapeutic diets, complete daily temperature audits, adhere to safety regulations, and participate in staff meetings. A Food Handler's Certificate is required; Red Seal is preferred, and experience in healthcare food

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.
• 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 Vulnerable Sector Check (criminal background check) within six months.

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 /specialty diets according to planned menus.
• Assist in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes.
• Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place.
• Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget.
• Assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies.
• Participate 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 promote them.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Follow 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 per the Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food handling

Large quantity cooking

Health regulations

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate preferred

Job description

AgeCare is seeking an Assistant Cook to assist the Cook in preparing and delivering meals for residents, guests and employees. You will review menus, follow recipes, and serve meals attractively while using proper food handling techniques.

You will support dietary needs with therapeutic diets, complete daily temperature audits, adhere to safety regulations, and participate in staff meetings. A Food Handler's Certificate is required; Red Seal is preferred, and experience in healthcare food