Part-Time Cook for Senior Living: Therapeutic Diets

Revera Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Kitchener, ON is seeking a part-time Cook for Briarfield Gardens. The role prepares and delivers meals for residents, guests and staff with a focus on safety and quality.

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, you will follow menus, production sheets, and recipes to serve meals attractively and on time. Candidates should have a Food Handler's Certificate and experience in large-scale cooking, ideally in healthcare.

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.
• Physically able to lift and transfer heavy items and stand for long shifts.
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Check / Criminal Background Check or willingness to obtain one.

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/speciality diets according to planned menus.
• Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place.
• Adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments.
• Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget.
• Comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.
• Participate actively 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 endeavor to respect and promote it.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Follow and comply with 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 relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Food handling

Large-quantity cooking

Dietary requirements

Physical stamina

Background check

Second language helpful

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certification preferred

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Kitchener, ON is seeking a part-time Cook for Briarfield Gardens. The role prepares and delivers meals for residents, guests and staff with a focus on safety and quality.

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, you will follow menus, production sheets, and recipes to serve meals attractively and on time. Candidates should have a Food Handler's Certificate and experience in large-scale cooking, ideally in healthcare.