Cook; Westwood

Position: Cook (Westwood)
Passionate about your well-being

A Canadian company

~In our retirement homes all new residents enjoy a fully renovated suite ~

Cook (Westwood)

Culinary

Ottawa

Pay:
From CA $24.54 per hour

Job description:

* Current Vacancy
* SPRING LIVING OVERVIEW

Spring Living Retirement Communities () is a boutique, rapidly growing Canadian senior living owner/operator, who currently owns and operates 23 retirement communities in Ontario and Quebec. The company has an ambitious growth plan to expanding through acquisition of mid-market retirement residences across Canada over the next 5 years. Spring Living’s mission is to create warm, welcoming and secure environments for residents, foster caring connections, and provide personalized services by team members who are committed to making a significant IMPACT every day.

Spring Living is the Retirement Community platform of the BAZ group; a Real Estate company that strategically acquires, develops, constructs and repositions assets throughout North America.

JOB OVERVIEW

REPORTS TO:

Director of Culinary Services

Using production checks and standardized recipes, the Cook is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time to residents and guests. The Cook also ensures work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and other staff members. All duties are performed in the best interest of the residents and their families, and in accordance with Spring Living’s vision, mission and values statements.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Relations:

Prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met.

Ensures residents are satisfied with all aspects of food preparation and presentation.

Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Director of Culinary Services.

Leadership:

Provides direction and support to the Director of Culinary Services staff.

Participates as a member of the work team and provides support to other team members.

Budget & Financial:

Tracks food inventory and takes the appropriate steps to minimize waste.

Marketing & Occupancy:

Prepares and presents meals and food for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large.

Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner.

Regulatory Compliance:

Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements.

Performs audits, and reports anomalies in accordance with established policies, procedures and licensing regulations.

Conducts duties in accordance with Spring Level policies and procedures, as well as, government regulations, laws and policies.

Understands and follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, other staff members and residents. Promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.

Operational & Administrative Systems:

Ensures that meals are prepared according to standardized menu, in adequate portions, served on time and at the proper temperature.

Orders and receives food and supplies.

Orders and prepares food for booked catering events.

Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas.

May be responsible for the Food Services Department/Food and Beverage Department in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services..

Other:

Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5 years experience in a volume food preparation environment in the health care or hospitality industry.

Preferred Red Seal or current equivalent…