Job Description

Job description

Cook I - Casual Position (1 position)

P.E.I. Atlantic Baptist Homes Inc.

Centennial Court is a 116 bed not for profit nursing home located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. We are currently accepting applications for a Casual Registered Nurse's who provide nursing and medical services to those requiring long-term care.

Covid-19 Considerations

Staff are required to self-screen, wear a mask, maintain hand hygiene and have received or be willing to receive vaccinations. Other candidates may also be considered.

Purpose of the Job:

The Cook is responsible for the Kitchen Area and all activities related to food preparation.

Primary Functions:

Perform resident services (dietary) ie. preparation and organization of all foods cooked for residents, staff and visitors. To ensure that portion controls and production menus are adhered to on a daily basis and to work closely with Operations Manager/Cook 2 on any and all menu changes.

Objectives:

To plan, direct and prepare all meals and snacks.

To practice sanitary methods of food preparation and good personal hygiene habits.

To run an effective kitchen.

To respect confidentiality on matters related to the Home.

Duties:

To cook and/or prepare meals for residents, staff and visitors.

To place all prepared foods in the steam tables at appropriate times of day.

Must adhere to all Food Safety and Sanitation Procedures.

Clean and maintain all work areas and areas of responsibility as the assigned cleaning schedule.

Report any and all equipment issues/repair needs to the Dietary Manager.

Report any and all issues that may affect your ability to perform your duties.

Check daily menus to make sure that all foods (that need to be) are taken out to thaw in advance of meal preparation.

Baking

Prepares vegetables

Assists food preparation for special events

Cleans up work areas and utensils

Visits residents (in regards to food preferences) as required.

Participates in and directs cleaning of the kitchen area, bake room, stoves, storerooms, vegetable room, freezers, and walk-in fridge.

Responsible for reporting maintenance breakdowns in the kitchen area, storerooms on work requisitions.

Assist in staff orientation.

Attends in-service as required.

Participates in fire drills.

Attends all meeting scheduled by authorized personnel.

The Cook I will perform the above listed duties and all other related duties as required.

Qualifications

College Diploma in Culinary Arts form a recognized education facility.

Preference will be given to those with related work experience.

This is a position requiring a motivated individual who works well with minimal supervision.

It is expected that the Cook will establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers, residents, visitors, and other staff.

Prior experience in not-for-profit organizations and/or health care settings would be considered an advantage

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Must maintain a neat and clean appearance at all time in accordance with the policies of the Home and the policies of ARAMARK.

Must be physically able to perform all assigned duties and functions.

Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $21.82-$23.82 per hour

Benefits:

Extended health care
Schedule:

On call
Experience:

cooking: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Location:

Charlottetown, PE (required)
Work Location: In person