Part Time Cook (7am-2:30pm) - Oakpark Retirement

Claridge Homes•Ottawa, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Oakpark Retirement Community is seeking a Part Time Cook to join their team. This role is responsible for assisting in food preparation, overseeing food service, maintaining sanitary conditions, controlling food costs, and managing departmental operations in the absence of the Food Service Manager (FSM). The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with seniors and contributing to a positive living environment.

Requirements

Graduated from a reputable culinary program
Recent Safe Food Handlers certificate issued by Public Health
Two years or more experience in quantity food preparation and the preparation of therapeutic diets
Familiar with Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), WHMIS, Health and Safety and Sanitation Code
Work as part of a team
Capable of adapting to different situations and change
Keen interest in working with seniors

Responsibilities

Assist FSM in preparation of food for meal assembly
Oversees and assists with the service of food, ensuring resident food preferences are respected
Ensures all dietary functions are performed in a clean, sanitary manner according to regulations
Assists in control of food costs and wastage
Assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the FSM including but not limited to: menu changes as necessary (ensuring these changes follow departmental procedures), staff replacements, purchase and receive food and supplies and place service calls for malfunctioning equipment, following departmental procedures
Monitor the quality of food supplies and proper operation of kitchen equipment, and informs FSM of any issues and recommendations concerning corrective actions
Recommends and institutes change in technique or procedure for more efficient operation
Responsible for the clear and correct labelling of the food
Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary personnel
Inspects food supplies and determines what quantities of food should be reordered and communicates this to supervisor
Attends in-service to better understand the dietary needs of the residents