Part Time Assistant Cook

COGIR Real Estate; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living organization as a Part Time Assistant Cook, where you'll assist in food preparation for residents, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or retirement settings preferred.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and delivery of food for residents and guests.
• Ensure proper food handling techniques are followed.
• Participate in planning special occasion meals.

Skills

Food Handling

Large Quantity Food Preparation

Knowledge of Food Regulations

Experience with Therapeutic Diets

Bilingual Proficiency

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate

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Description

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!

The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare and/or oversee the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees.
2. Review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and ensure they are served properly and attractively.
3. Ensure proper food handling techniques are followed.
4. Complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers, and storerooms, recording findings on the daily audit form.
5. Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic and specialty diets according to planned menus.
6. Assist in serving meals, following residents' diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes.
7. Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these appropriately.
8. Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes, and daily menus within the set budget.
9. Assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies.
10. Participate in planning and preparing special occasion and theme meal days.
11. Attend department and staff meetings, in-services, and training sessions.
12. Respect and promote Resident Rights & Responsibilities.
13. Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
14. Follow health and safety legislation and departmental procedures.
15. Work responsibly with vulnerable adults (residents).
16. Uphold the organization’s values related to ethics, morality, and integrity.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate.
2. Red Seal Certificate preferred.
3. Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in healthcare or retirement settings.
4. Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
5. Experience with special and therapeutic diets.
6. Physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for most of the shift.
7. Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
8. Must provide a current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check or be willing to obtain one.

Cogir is committed to inclusive employment practices and providing accommodations upon request.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare, Hospitality