Position Overview:
Ready to cook up something fresh and delicious? Weve 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, its about fresh ingredients whenever possible, seasonal menus, choice and person-centered nutritional care.
A typical day:
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.
What YOU bring
Food Handlers Certificate
Red Seal Chef Certification is considered an asset
Experience in large-quantity food prep, preferably in a healthcare setting
Knowledge of provincial and federal food guides to healthy eating
Experience cooking for therapeutic diets, modified textures and modified fluid consistencies
The physical wherewithal to handle a day spent standing in a production kitchen
Tech savvy – comfortable completing various tasks on the computer
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
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