Red Seal Cook

Sienna Senior Living • Grimsby, ON

2d • CA$21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Red Seal Cook is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection. Aspira Lincoln Park Retirement Residence is seeking a passionate individual committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth.

Requirements

• Grade 12 minimum education required.
• Red Seal designation required or graduate of a recognized college food preparation program willing to Red Seal certify.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the hospitality, Retirement Residence, or Long Term Care industry.
• A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and Smart Serve certificate.
• Ability to work to deadline and flexible to work shifts (weekends, evenings, etc.).
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Hospitality Style Dining Service through superior food production practices, plate presentation and garnishing by following the menus and resident prescribed diet information, setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation, following standardized recipes at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities.
• Providing direction to food and beverage team members in basic food preparation procedures, prep work, plating of food and assists in the orientation of new food and beverage team members.
• Alerting Team Leader to problems that impact food quality and service and makes recommendations about corrective actions.
• In the absence of the Team Leader, assumes responsibility for departmental operations including team member replacement, makes menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers, and maintains records as directed.
• Assisting with monthly food inventory count.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED