Cook- Regular Part-Time

Smithers Community Services Association•Houston, BC

45d•$26

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing delicious and nutritious meals for assisted living residents, serving lunch and dinner, and cleaning up after each meal. The position is also responsible for cleaning assisted living units and common areas on a weekly basis and providing laundry services for residents. It contributes to the overall comfort, cleanliness, and well-being of residents while supporting the smooth operation of the facility.

Requirements

Experience cooking family style meals
Holds or willing to obtain Food Safe II, Level 1 First Aid and WHIMIS certification.
Knowledge of the Canadian Food Guide Recommendations to Healthy Eating.
Possess basic computer skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all people
Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and/or their families/representatives
Ability to comply with safe work practices and food safe handling practices.
Apply solid personal boundaries and limit setting.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Understand and be committed to terms of confidentiality and sign a pledge of confidentiality.
Undergo a Criminal Record Check
Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Provide residents at Cottonwood Manor with 2 meals per day, lunch and dinner. Meals are to be served no later than 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM daily unless alternate arrangements have been made.
Store, prepare and serve meals in accordance with recognized Food Safe practices.
Ensure the facilities available are adequate for heating, cooling, cooking, refrigerating and freezing food.
For storing refrigerated or frozen foods, monitor food temperature, and when necessary, controlling ambient temperature to ensure the safety and suitability of food.
Prevent microbial cross contamination by separating raw, unprocessed food physically or by date from ready-to-eat foods, with effective intermediate cleaning, and where appropriate, disinfection.
Prepare wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals that will contribute to the health of the recipient by: Incorporating the Canadian Food Guide Recommendations to Healthy Eating Providing appropriate servings sizes Using fresh ingredients as much as possible with a minimum of pre-packed/pre-prepared foods
Adhere to the menu proposed by Smithers Community Services Association unless changes to the menu have been made or approved by Smithers Community Services Association or a certified dietician.
Make accommodations for residents with special dietary needs which may include but is not limited to special food items, consistency of food, sodium and sugar content. We do not provide therapeutic diets.
Prepare shopping list for menu items when necessary.
Purchase menu items when necessary.
Post lunch and dinner menu on board daily.
Provide additional meals for guests, as requested, when given adequate notice.
Provide extra snacks for special events when requested.
Have appropriate procedures in place to ensure that any necessary cleaning and maintenance is carried out effectively and an appropriate degree of personal hygiene is maintained. Including but not limited to fridges, freezers, counters, cupboards.
Prepare dining area for meals.
Serve meals in dining room and/or deliver to residents’ units.
Clear dishes and left-over food.
Clean and disinfect all dishes and utensils, and dining and kitchen areas.
Assist with recreation activities when necessary.