Job Description

Food is more than nourishment to our Residents; it is often the highlight of their day. The Cook is instrumental in ensuring that Residents have satisfying and enjoyable food experiences and is responsible for the oversight of the Food Services when the Chef in not available, through the provision of leadership and guidance to Food Service staff (Assistant Cooks, Food Service Assistants).

The Cook is accountable for Resident Care Strategy, Menu Planning and Monitoring, Meal Preparation, Meal Service, Cleanliness of Food Service Areas, Human Resource Management, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Information Management, Safe Work Procedures, and Reporting.

Menu Planning and Monitoring



The Cook is required to work at continually impressing Residents, family and staff with nutritious, tasty meals.

Assist in preparing 5-week menu rotations according to policies, best practices, and input from Residents*
Ensure meals, snacks, and beverages offer seasonal variation and choices from food groups*
Ensure meals including substitutions are recorded daily as per policy*
Ensure daily menus are posted in all dining rooms.*

Meal Preparation



The Cook will ensure high quality foods are used to prepare exciting menu items.

Ensure meals are aesthetically pleasing and tasty*
Prepare meals in accordance with approved menu*
Ensure recipes are followed*
Ensure adherence to Safe Food Handling and regulated temperature guidelines*
Ensure meals are ready on time*
Ensure meals meet daily quantity requirements*
Ensure food supplies are returned to appropriate storage area*
Abide by the waste management plan - e.g. recycling, composting.*

Meal Service



The Cook will ensure that meals are served impressively, timely and professionally.

Ensure Food Service Assistants wear clean aprons and uniforms when serving food*
Ensure meals are served as per meal service schedule*
Ensure Residents are greeted and served politely*
Ensure serveries are well stocked.*

Cleanliness of Food Service Areas



The Cook is expected to maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen, dining rooms, and serveries. The Cook will also ensure that staff understand the importance of cleanliness in order to minimize infection outbreaks.

Ensure kitchen, dining rooms and serveries are clean and organized at any time of the day - floors must be clear of debris and clean, all areas should be dust-free*
Ensure all areas meet Public Health Standards for practice and cleanliness*
Ensure adherence to daily, weekly, monthly and yearly sanitation program checklists by Food Service staff*
Ensure kitchen equipment is clean and organized throughout the shift*
Ensure daily dishwasher temperatures and chemical usage log is completed*
Ensure cooler and freezer are kept clean and organized.*

Education and Experience Requirements:

Safe Food Handling Course Experience as a Cook Related experience
Job Type: Part-Time

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Holidays Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $22.37-$26.96 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Application question(s):

Do you have up to date Vaccinations records including Covid , Recent TB Screening, A Current Criminal Record Check or willingness to obtain all of the above.
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2882157
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Red Deer, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned