Cook - Part-time

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Mission:

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.

Key Outcomes:

· Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence

· Lend a helping hand

· Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families

· Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities:

· To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees

· To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively

· To ensure use of proper food handling techniques

· To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form

· To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus

· To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place

· To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments

· To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget

· To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures

· To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days

· To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions

· To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it

· To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;

· To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures

· To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct

· To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

· Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate;

· Red Seal Certificate preferred;

· Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting;

· Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating;

· Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets;

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

· Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

· Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.