Cook - Part-time (PT) Casual- Mapleview

Extendicare

1d • $25 - $27

About The Position

Mission: Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary 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 as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct; • To complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
• 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 transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Nice To Haves

• Red Seal Certificate preferred
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees