Overview
Ready to cook up something fresh and delicious? We’ve got your apron ready! Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for the safe and effective preparation and delivery of food served to our residents, guests and staff. We believe good food makes a big difference in peoples’ lives. Here, it’s about fresh ingredients whenever possible, seasonal menus, choice and person-centred nutritional care.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and deliver food, with special consideration to residents’ personalized dietary requirements, needs and requests;
- Review menu and production documents based on requirements for therapeutic diets, modified textures and individual nutrition interventions;
- Ensure food safe practices are being followed throughout the entire flow of food including purchasing, receiving, storing, preparation, holding and serving;
- Support the creation of holiday menus including those for theme day events;
- Adhere to health and safety requirements and standards.
Qualifications
Red Seal Chef Certification is considered an assetExperience in large-quantity food prep, preferably in a healthcare settingKnowledge of provincial and federal food guides to healthy eatingExperience cooking for therapeutic diets, modified textures and modified fluid consistenciesThe physical wherewithal to handle a day spent standing in a production kitchenTech savvy – comfortable completing various tasks on the computerCurrent (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position / Sector Check (VSC)#J-18808-Ljbffr