Senior Living Cook: Craft Meals & Care for Residents

Revera Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests, and staff across our retirement residences. The role requires following menus, production sheets, and strict food-handling practices while meeting service times and budget targets.

Ideal candidates will have a Food Handler's Certificate, experience with large-scale meals in healthcare settings, and knowledge of therapeutic diets. A Vulnerable Sector Check is required, and bilingual abilities are an asset.

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/experience with special and therapeutic diets.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy items and stand long shifts.
• Second language proficiency is an asset.
• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of 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 and record findings.
• Prepare/serve foods for therapeutic/special diets as per menus.
• Make menu substitutions as necessary and document.
• Adhere to service times and production charts within budget.
• Comply with regulations and department policies.
• Participate in planning/special meal days.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Respect Resident Rights and promote ethics and integrity.
• Support Quality Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate

Large quantity food prep

Provincial food regulations

Therapeutic diets

Manual lifting/physical fitness

Second language

Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests, and staff across our retirement residences. The role requires following menus, production sheets, and strict food-handling practices while meeting service times and budget targets.

Ideal candidates will have a Food Handler's Certificate, experience with large-scale meals in healthcare settings, and knowledge of therapeutic diets. A Vulnerable Sector Check is required, and bilingual abilities are an asset.