Part time Cook Extendicare Beauclaire

Extendicare

1d•CA$25 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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.