Part-Time Therapeutic Cook for Resident Meals

Extendicare; Lakefield; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and service in our long-term care homes. You will review menus, prepare meals to standardized recipes, and ensure diets are followed with texture variations as prescribed.

You will supervise dietary aides during meal periods and assist in maintaining records and coordinating with other departments. The role involves direct involvement in daily meal service, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with the

Responsibilities

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture.
• Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems.
• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and serving activities at meal times; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.

Job description

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and service in our long-term care homes. You will review menus, prepare meals to standardized recipes, and ensure diets are followed with texture variations as prescribed.

You will supervise dietary aides during meal periods and assist in maintaining records and coordinating with other departments. The role involves direct involvement in daily meal service, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with the