Cook

**The Organization**:
Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our Team Members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre.

LutherCare is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care. These services are fully accredited to meet our commitment to excellence.

**VISION**

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living for those we serve.

**MISSION**

Our mission is to provide excellence in care, shelter, and support in a caring Christian environment for all entrusted to our care.

**VALUES**

Compassionate Care, Excellence in Serving, Inclusion & Belonging, Integrity.

**The Position**:
The Cook is an integral member of the LutherCare Communities (LCC), partnering with other leaders to achieve organizational priorities and goals. Reporting to the Site Manager, the Cook is responsible for assisting with the development of the menu, and any preparation, cooking, and baking duties required to prepare food for service and maintain organization and cleanliness. The Cook also maintained proper storage of all ordered and leftover products. The Cook demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a resident-first culture. The Cook works within the division and cross-functionally to support operations in the organization.

**The Applicants**:
Applicants would typically qualify for this position with a grade 12, Food Safe Certificate and cooking experience in a commercial food service establishment. Journeyman Cook qualifications are preferred. Applicants are required to have WHMIS training within three months of employment. Applicants must have had experience with inventory control and menu development. The ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently is required.

**Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Grade 10, Grade 12 preferred
- Journeyman Cook qualifications preferred
- Food Safe Certificate
- WHMIS training required within three months of employment

**Experience**:

- Cooking experience in a commercial food service establishment or a similar experience
- Experience with inventory control and menu development
- Experience working with seniors as an asset
- 2+ years’ experience supporting retirement living
- Experience working with First Nation and Metis communities
- Experience in the health (Home) care sector would be considered an asset

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Is committed to a resident-first culture
- Knowledge of the principles of food service including the preparation and portioning of food
- Knowledge of foodservice equipment and proper use of the same
- Follow standardized recipes, adjust recipes, weigh and/or measure ingredients accurately
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English fluently
- Ability to work independently or as a team
- Commitment to quality, teamwork, and cleanliness will be a criteria

We believe in the power of diversity and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Applicants must provide a criminal background check prior to employment.

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living for those we care.