Senior Living Kitchen Assistant - Therapeutic Diets

Revera Inc.

Canada

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking an Assistant Cook to assist the Cook in preparing and delivering meals for residents, guests, and staff in our Canadian retirement residences. The role emphasizes menu review, proper food handling, and adherence to dietary requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a Food Handler's Certificate and may have Red Seal; experience with large-scale food prep in healthcare is preferred. Flexibility for on-site work and shifts, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

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.
Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (within six months) 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 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 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.