Prep Cook Full Time Temp

Cogir Senior Living Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation upon request

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Head Chef in preparing and delivering meals for residents, staff, and guests. You will review menus, ensure proper portions and safe food handling, and assist with therapeutic diets under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Food Handler's Certificate, with Red Seal preferred, and have experience in large-volume food preparation in healthcare or retirement settings. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate service.

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 special/therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver foods for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets; prepare and serve meals attractively.
• Follow proper food handling techniques at all times.
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridges, freezers and storerooms; record results.
• Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic/special diets as planned.
• Assist in serving meals according to residents' diets and preferences.
• Record any menu substitutions in the designated place.
• Follow production charts and recipes; work within budget.
• Assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies.
• Participate in planning/preparing special occasion/theme meal days.
• Attend department and facility meetings and required trainings.
• Respect Resident Rights & Responsibilities; promote ethics and integrity.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food handling

Red Seal preferred

Large quantity food prep

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate

Job description

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!

Mission

Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.

Key Outcomes

• Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence
• Lend a helping hand
• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families
• Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities

• To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;
• To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively;
• To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
• To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;
• To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus;
• To assist in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes;
• To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
• To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;
• To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies;
• To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;
• To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions;
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
• To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct;
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate;
• Red Seal Certificate preferred;
• Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting;
• Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating;
• Must have 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;

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.