Part-time Cook - Port Stanley, Canada - Extendicare

Extendicare

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Port Stanley, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Job Description:

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, follows established policies, procedures and standards, prepares and serves food for the residents, including the more complex meal preparation for the facility (dinner, sauces, desserts etc.), cleans production area and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES- Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities. In the absence of the Dietary Manger, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures. Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action. Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Recommended to meet one of the three (3) following qualification scenarios:
Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or-
Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or-
Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.

ADDITIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE- "Red Seal" certification preferred Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures Ability to read and write English, and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment

Time Type:
Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
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