Cook - Long Term Care

Lac La Ronge Indian Band•La Ronge, SK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude to come as a work as a Cook for the Catherine Charles Long Term Care Home. This role requires you to provide healthy nutritious meals to the residents of the Long-Term Care Home following the Canada’s Healthy Food Guide, workers should be organized, flexible and adaptable. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality, and career ambition we encourage you to apply! About the facility: LLRIBHS promotes health in our communities for the wellbeing of all members. The Licensed Catherine Charles Long Term Care is a 24-hour, 365 day’s facility. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as Recognitions, Northern Allowance, Housing Subsidy, Extended Health Care and Pension. About the position: Plan and prepare food menu for a 24/7 operation that is consistent with Canada’s Healthy Food Guide; Must be able to follow a meal plan as set out by the Nutritionist; Maintain records of food usage and supplies; Obtain food and supplies based of budget; Must be able to shop in bulk; Must be able to keep inventory of all grocery supplies; Clean and sanitize work area.

Requirements

Must have relevant education
Safe Food Handling certificate is required
Must be willing to take further education and training
Excellent written and communication skills
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking experience is an asset
Valid First Aide/CPR & WHMIS is an asset
Ability to understand/speak Cree is an asset and is desirable

Responsibilities

Planning and preparing a one-year food menu for a 24/7 operation that is consistent with Canada’s Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit and Metis
Requesting Purchase Orders for groceries, equipment, and vending supplies based on the budget
Maintaining records of food supplies, stock and usage (includes master grocery list)
Utilizing knowledge of food safety and sanitation such as use of temperature gauges to check temperature of food; prevention of cross contamination; and follow sanitization schedule
Cooking for large groups of 10 or more people cost effectively
Provide catering services to LLRIBHS departments upon request, and bill appropriate department for catering services
Clean and sanitize work area