Cook

**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.

**Must be bilingual (French & English)**

**Must be willing to commute (258 Telegraph Road, Alfred, ON)**

**Job Information**:

- 10-hour shift, part-time
- Saturday, once every 2 weeks

**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.
- Cleans dishes, pots & pans and all cooking equipment after meal service
- Empties dishwasher and puts away clean dishes in their appropriate place
- Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas.
- Aware of employee's and supervisor’s 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.

**Qualifications**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the Health Care or Hospitality industries.
- Food Safe Certificates I and II (Asset).
- First Aide Certification (Asset).
- Must have a working knowledge of special diets.
- Understanding and experience of the HACCP program and food safety plan.
- Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English & French.
- Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carry heavy trays and items.
- Customer Service Orientation.