Cook (Ft)

**Scope of Position**:
The Cook is responsible for producing meals for residents and guests using production checks and standardized recipes. The Cook will assist in the food ordering process for the home.

**Job Requirements**:
1. Must have a Canadian work permit

2. Must be able to commute (1333 Rideau Ferry Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C7)

**Available Shifts**:
3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Ensures residents are satisfied with all aspects of food preparation and presentation.
- Provides direction and support to the dining services staff.
- Participates as a member of the dining services team and provides support to the other members of the services team.
- Maintains an awareness of food inventory and takes the appropriate steps to minimize waste.
- Prepares and presents meals and food for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large.
- Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements.
- Performs audits and reports anomalies in accordance with established policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
- Orders and receives food and supplies.
- Ordered and prepares food for daily meal service and booked catering events.
- Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas.
- Aware of employees' and supervisors’ responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.
- Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.
- Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by the task, MSDS, or home policy.
- Complies with all levels of legislation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Education/Experience**:

- Previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the Health Care or Hospitality industries.
- Must have a working knowledge of special diets.
- Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.
- Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be able to operate related equipment.
- Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.