Cook

Join to apply for the Cook role at Extendicare .

Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and / or deliver all foods for residents, guests, and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets before preparing meals, and serve them properly and attractively.
• Use proper food‑handling techniques.
• Complete daily temperature audits for refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms; record findings on the daily audit form.
• Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic / specialty diets according to planned menus.
• Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in the designated place.
• Adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishment.
• Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes, and composite menus while working within a set budget.
• Comply with all provincial / municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in planning and preparing special occasion and theme meal days.
• Attend department and facility staff meetings, in‑services, and other necessary training sessions.
• Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote them.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe‑job procedures.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adult residents.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Time Type

Part‑time.

Why Join Extendicare?

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Seniority Level : Not Applicable

Employment Type : Part‑time

Job Function : Management and Manufacturing

Industry : Hospitals and Health Care

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