A healthcare organization in Canada is looking for a dedicated Cook responsible for preparing and delivering foods to residents and guests. The ideal candidate will have a Food Handler's Certificate and experience in large quantity food preparation within a healthcare or retirement environment. This role requires compliance with food handling standards and participation in planning special meal occasions. If you find joy in serving seniors with dignity and respect, we encourage you to apply.
Qualificações
Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate and have experience in large quantity food preparation.
Knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide.
Physically able to lift heavy items and stand for most of the shift.
Responsabilidades
Prepare and deliver all foods for residents and guests.
Adhere to time schedules for meal service and follow production charts.
Participate in planning special occasion meals.
Conhecimentos
Food handling techniques
Large quantity food preparation
Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets
Formação académica
Food Handler's Certificate
Red Seal Certificate
Descrição da oferta de emprego
Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
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 /speciality 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 as set out in the Code of Conduct;
To complete other duties as assigned.
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 (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!
* O salário de referência é obtido com base em objetivos de salário para líderes de mercado de cada segmento de setor. Serve como orientação para ajudar os utilizadores Premium na avaliação de ofertas de emprego e na negociação de salários. O salário de referência não é indicado diretamente pela empresa e pode ser significativamente superior ou inferior.