Job Description

Cook -

Full Time Position Dayshift

(It is the right of management to alter or change the hours of work as it deems necessary)

Qualifications

Duties include but are not limited to:

Duties include but are not limited to:

Must be ready to start work at 6:30am

Write the menu for the day on board

Read notes from previous shift to be informed of any changes

Ensures that daily food is prepared, cooked and served to a high standard in a timely, safe and consistent manner

Regular clean-up ( i.e. pots, pans) is to be performed after each meal

Keep all equipment clean and report unsafe or faulty equipment

Follow good housekeeping procedures, keep work areas clean and sanitized

If any meats have to be taken out of the freezer to be defrosted, take out early so it is completely defrosted for night staff to prepare.

Garbage is to be emptied after each meal and at the end of your shift

When an order arrives, it should be put away in a timely fashion with assistance from dining staff

Temp logs and menu books are to be filled out daily.

Be sure to always approach residents with a friendly attitude and be courteous.

Ensure that everyone entering the kitchen is wearing a hairnet

If there are menu changes, please have approved by management

Oversee dining staff (i.e. table setting)

When any items are placed in the refrigerator, they must be labelled and dated.

Clean out coolers at the end of each shift

Prepare duty list for nightshift prep cook and leave notes for the cook who is coming on the following day

Do a daily check on supplies and keep an ongoing list of any items that will be required to be ordered on order day

Assist management with preparation of menus

Adhere to the provincial guidelines for proper and safe food handling and practices

Assists in providing direction, guidance and instruction to cooks in training

Foster an environment of engagement, encouragement and safeguard to ensure resident's well-being is maintained. Particularly for those seniors who are vulnerable and require guidance/support

In case of emergency, assist PCA's if they require assistance with a resident or required to assist/escort residents to or from main dining room

Be sure to always approach residents with a friendly attitude and be courteous

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Is compassionate and cares about the dignity of each resident

Communicates well with coworkers and residents

Possesses patience and understanding when dealing with difficult residents

Is able to kneel, bend, stoop and lift repeatedly

Has good listening skills

Understands how good health and hygiene go hand in hand

Wage Rate

Per the collective agreement $18.27 per hour.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.27 per hour

Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (required) Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person