Cook - Casual
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Wage per hour $26.30
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.
Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
Key Responsibilities
- To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees
- To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively
- To ensure use of proper food handling techniques
- To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form
- To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus
- To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place
- To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments
- To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget
- To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
- To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days
- To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions
- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
- To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
- To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
- To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity
- To complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
- Red Seal Certificate preferred
- 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