Cook - Carp Commons

**_"From Passion to Profession: Turn Your Love for Cooking into a Fulfilling Career with Us"_**

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. **Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it while enjoying a better work life balance (No early mornings and no late nights)**

"Ready to Spice Things Up? Join Our Kitchen and Let's Cook Up Magic Together"

**ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE**

Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager/Head Chef, is responsible for the preparation and garnishing of attractively plated, nutritious meals for residents and guests.

**BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum grade 12 education.
- Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year experience in Quantity Cooking and Food Preparation at a Cook I or Cook II level.
- Must have Safe Food Handler's certificate.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
- Red Seal will be given preference but not required

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Prepares and produces all meals and catered services as per the posted menu, following HACCP principles.
- Assists in menu planning and recipe development by providing input on resident acceptability.
- Assist in the control of food cost and wastage.
- Collects, labels and stores food samples from each meal.
- Ensures that menu changes are approved by the dining services manager.
- Presents appetizing and appealing meals to the resident and ensuring that the appropriate temperature of the food is documented and maintained (hot food hot, cold food cold).
- Ensures that dining service attendants demonstrate sanitation, safety and infection control procedures.
- Replaces staff for call-in.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Prepares, receives, and stores food purchases and supply orders.
- Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and safety of all kitchen equipment.
- Monitors risks such as correct food temperatures, fridge and freezer temperatures, dish and pot washing temperatures,
- Monitors food quality, quantity, appearance and portion size.
- Participates in departmental in-services.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or delegated by the dining services manager/head chef or other members of the residences management team.
- Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, Uses appropriate lines of communication with management staff.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.

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