Prep cook Jobs in Thunder Bay, ON

COOK Part-time - Southbridge Lakehead

Candidates are invited to apply for the Part-time position of Cook to work at our Southbridge Lakehead, a 131-bed long-term care facility, located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the cook 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities.
• In the absence of the Food Services Manager, 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 Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action.
• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Food Services Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Must have experience with large quantity institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality.

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional qualifications include :