Cook - Casual (On- Call)

Do you want to be part of an amazing team? We hire fantastic people, and we are looking for more caring individuals like you to make every moment matter for our residents and clients. Take that passion for what you do every day and provide care that helps people enjoy life to the fullest.

**PURPOSE OF POSITION**

Under supervision, to safely carry out a variety of general tasks related to food production and/or food service in accordance with established routines, within an assigned area of the department’s operations.

**SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES / DELIVERABLES**
- **Carries out food production tasks by**:

- following menus and recipes to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, vegetable and dessert dishes, as well as various diet items;
- preparing food items required for catering, special events, and other special functions;
- ensuring that meals are flavorful and aesthetically appealing, and are served at the correct temperatures and in the correct portions;
- utilizing proper and safe food handling techniques in the preparation and storage of foods, in the rotation of stock, and in the refrigeration and freezing of perishable items;
- utilizing food production/preparation equipment safely and reporting equipment hazards or problems to the manager;
- ensuring that the work area is left in a clean, tidy and safe condition;
- making recommendations for recipe and menu changes to the manager or dietitian;
- **Supervises the Food Production Service workers assigned to the food production area, and assumes complete responsibility for food production and food service in the absence of the Hospitality Manager, by**:

- prioritizing daily work activities, and allocating work;
- training staff assigned or appointed to Cooks’ positions in food production techniques, systems, and procedures;
- assisting in orienting staff to their job expectations and routines;
- training staff in the safe and efficient handling of any new equipment, supplies or products that may be introduced;
- **Carries out general administrative duties by**:

- completing reports of unusual incidents that occur during working hours;
- as directed, ordering raw food items and disposable supplies;
- receiving food orders and supply deliveries; checking for proper quantity, quality, and costs; documenting problems; and referring problems to the supervisor for resolution;
- assisting with implementation of the quality assurance program by completing audits, as directed, and maintaining related records;
- keeping the Hospitality Manager informed of any service or production problems that occur;
- **Follows all relevant policies and procedures of Broadmead Care now and as they are developed;**:

- **Carries out other related duties as required.**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Grade 10 or equivalent; preferably completion of Grade 12;
- Food Safe Level I Certification required;
- A minimum of three years experience as a Cook in a healthcare setting;
- preferable completion of basic WHMIS training and some basic knowledge of computers;
- preferably some knowledge of the routines involved in a food production or food service operation, and some related work experience;
- ability to organize work and to supervise staff; ability to instruct staff; good verbal and written communication skills;
- ability to interact effectively with co-workers, the public, and the elderly residents;
- ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including lifting, bending, reaching, and prolonged standing and walking.
- Must demonstrate a personality, ability and temperament necessary to manage or work with persons in care
- Must be eligible to work with vulnerable adults under the BC Criminal Records Review Program
- Valid Criminal Records Check completed by the Criminal Record Review Program

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $28.01 per hour

Work Location: In person