About the Role
The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees.
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
- Assist in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes
- Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place
- Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget
- Assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies
- 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 majority of 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
- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
- Red Seal Certificate preferred
Work Type
- 0-16 Hours biweekly
- Availability required Fridays, weekends and on call
Salary/Compensations
- $23.79 per hour
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.
