About the Role
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees, reporting to the Culinary Manager.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees.
- Review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively.
- Ensure use of proper food handling techniques.
- Complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers, and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form.
- Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic/specialty diets according to planned menus.
- Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in the designated place.
- Adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments.
- Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes, and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget.
- Comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.
- Participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days.
- Attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services, and other necessary training sessions.
- Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
- Follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures.
- Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
- Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate.
- 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 the majority of the shift.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
Skills
- Red Seal Certificate preferred
- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
Salary/Compensations
- $20.50/hourly
About the Company
- Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country.
- We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.
- For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.
- Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence
- We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!
Equal Opportunity
- Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive.
- As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.
- Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.
