Prep Cook

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VRS Communities Society provided pay range

This range is provided by VRS Communities Society. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$22.81 / hr - CA$23.72 / hr

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Cooks, reconstitutes and portions regular and therapeutic food items accurately according to menu plans and standardized recipes.
• Plans and prepares food for special functions.
• Ensures food items are prepared and served according to schedule.
• To ensure established standards of quality and quantity are being maintained, tests for palatability and temperature and adjusts accordingly.
• Estimates food requirements according to nutritional and therapeutic diet needs; orders and receives supplies as required.
• Reports inventory shortages to the Food Services Manager.
• Responsible for inventory control and ensures that food and supplies are rotated to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Ensures dietary and cooking equipment and supplies are used and stored in a safe and efficient manner. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the designated supervisor.
• Ensures dietary and cooking equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Maintains a current knowledge of and complies with all department policies and procedures.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information relating to residents, families, colleagues, and the operation of the residence and organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Schedule

10 : 30am-7 : 00pm (casual)

Qualifications

Education / Training

Experience

Personal

Job Summary

The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation, storage, and service of menu items to the required standard and the general direction of all dietary staff. Responsibilities also include ordering supplies, quality control, and other duties related to the ongoing operation of the department.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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