Cook (Casual) - Luxstone Senor Living

**Cook (Casual) - Luxstone Senor Living**
- Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.-
- Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the cook follows established policies, procedures and standards, prepares and serves food for the residents, including the more complex meal preparation for the facility (dinner, sauces, desserts etc.), cleans production area and equipment.**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Reviews regular menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
- In the absence of the Food Services Supervisor, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures.
- Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action.
- Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at mealtimes; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Food Services Supervisor, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**To match our Qualifications, you will possess**
- High volume serving experience is an asset.
- Red Seal certification or equivalent is an asset
- Current Food handlers’ course
- Superior oral and written communication skills in addition to active listening skills
- Strong organizational, time management and presentation skills
- Available to work shifts that will include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Clear criminal background check including Vulnerable Sector

**CLOSING DATE: May 12**
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**, 2023**
- Interested applicants may forward their resume to the attention of:
- Name: Michael Soroka, Food Services Supervisor