Healthcare Cook – Therapeutic Diets (Part-Time)

Extendicare

Lodge (SC)

On-site

USD 26,174 - 33,062

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and employees in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes following menus and production sheets, maintaining food safety, and serving meals attractively.

You will review menus, adhere to schedules, monitor temperatures, and prepare foods for therapeutic diets while respecting budgets and quality standards. A second language is a plus and a background check is required.

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 and experience with special and therapeutic diets
Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy 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

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 Extendicare's Code of Conduct
To complete other duties as assigned.