Part-Time Cook: Nutritious Meals for Seniors

COGIR Real Estate; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Canada is hiring a Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff. Reporting to the Culinary Manager, you will review menus, ensure proper food handling, and serve meals attractively.

Experience in large quantity food preparation is required, with knowledge of special/therapeutic diets and health regulations. A Food Handler's Certificate is essential; Red Seal preferred. This role is on-site and includes inclusive employment accommodations upon request.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
• Red Seal Certificate preferred
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in healthcare or retirement setting
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
• Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets

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 techniques
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms
• Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic/special diets
• Make menu substitutions and record them
• Adhere to service time schedules
• Follow production charts and recipes within budget
• Comply with regulations and dietary policies
• Participate in special meal days and staff training
• Uphold Resident Rights and participate in Quality Improvement
• Follow health and safety legislation and safe job procedures
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults
• Uphold ethics, morality, and integrity
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Food handling

Dietary diets

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Time management

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate preferred

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Canada is hiring a Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff. Reporting to the Culinary Manager, you will review menus, ensure proper food handling, and serve meals attractively.

Experience in large quantity food preparation is required, with knowledge of special/therapeutic diets and health regulations. A Food Handler's Certificate is essential; Red Seal preferred. This role is on-site and includes inclusive employment accommodations upon request.