Senior Living Cook: Creative Menus & Therapeutic Diets

Revera Inc.

Canada

On-site

CAD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Canada seeks a Cook to prepare and deliver foods for residents, guests, and staff, under the supervision of the Culinary Manager. You will review menus, follow production sheets, ensure proper food handling, and perform daily temperature audits.

You will also accommodate therapeutic diets, document substitutions, adhere to schedules and budgets, stay compliant with regulations, and participate in staff meetings and training to uphold Cogir's values and commitment to safe,

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 and therapeutic diets.
Physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for the majority of shift.
Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
Must provide and maintain a current Vulnerable Sector Check (Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

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 make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments;
To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;
To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures;
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 participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
To complete other duties as assigned.