Job Description
COOK Extendicare Fairmont Park
This position is for our Extendicare Fairmont Park Home located in Lethbridge Alberta
Reporting to the Dietary Supervisor follows established policies procedures and standards prepares and serves food for the residents including the more complex meal preparation for the facility (dinner sauces desserts etc.) cleans production area and equipment.
What youll be doing :
- Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production forprescribed diets including variations in meals are served on time atappropriate temperaturesand inportion-controlledquantities.
- In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures.
- Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Supervisor of problems. Recommends corrective action.
- Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at mealtimes; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintains all required records such as menu changes delivery receipts temperature checks ;cleaning logs; cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
What you bring :
Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the local governing bodyPost-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutritionRed Seal certification preferredExperience in institutional large quantity cooking preferredAbility to work safely following established safety practices and proceduresAbility to read and write English and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in EnglishProven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.Current Food Handlers CertificateTime Type : Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Key Skills
Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Cake Decorating,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills
Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1