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Using production checks and standardized recipes, the Cook is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time to residents and guests. The Cook also ensures work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and other staff members. All duties are performed in the best interest of the residents and their families, and in accordance with Spring Living’s vision, mission and values statements.
Job Responsibility:
Ensures proper meals are prepared and served on time to residents and guests
Ensures work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and other staff members
Prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met
Ensures residents are satisfied with all aspects of food preparation and presentation
Responds to resident or family member concerns
Provides direction and support to the Director of Culinary Services staff
Participates as a member of the work team and provides support to other team members
Tracks food inventory and takes the appropriate steps to minimize waste
Prepares and presents meals and food for special events
Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers
Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements
Performs audits, and reports anomalies
Conducts duties in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations
Understands and follows all health and safety policies and procedures
Ensures that meals are prepared according to standardized menu, in adequate portions, served on time and at the proper temperature
Orders and receives food and supplies
Orders and prepares food for booked catering events
Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas
May be responsible for the Food Services Department/Food and Beverage Department in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years experience in a volume food preparation environment in the health care or hospitality industry
Preferred Red Seal or current equivalent qualifications as a Cook from a recognized cooking program
Food Safe Certificates I and II considered an asset
First Aid Certification considered an asset
Working knowledge of special diets
Understanding and experience of the Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) program and food safety plan
Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions in English
Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints
Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Must be able to operate related equipment
Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
Customer service orientation
Work involves standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying heavy trays and items
Fingers and manual dexterity is necessary to handle instruments
Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or residence policy
Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations
Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Persons Check required