Cook (Full Time, Contract) - Scarborough, Canada - Senior Persons Living Connected

Senior Persons Living Connected

Verified Company

Scarborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

Mission Statement:
Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement:
Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

What to expect when you join SPLC:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits, including group health benefits and pension
Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
Training and Professional Development opportunities
Healthy and safe working environment

Position::Cook (Full-time Contract ending March 2023)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Reports to::Restaurant Operations Manager & Chef

Deadline:
Until position is filled

Position Summary:

The cook is responsible to prepare and cook meals for older adults and seniors, coordinate the meal preparation and provide other support duties to promote health and safety of clients and other staff.

Responsibilities:

1.

Prepares and cooks meals for older adults and senior clients:

Prepares and cooks a wide variety of regular and special diet meals (including Chinese, South Asian and Western) according to prescribed or planned menus
Determines serving sizes and estimates quantity of food supply requirements
Plans menus for daily lunch and dinner specials as required

2.

Manages the meal preparation for different programs and activities:

Takes inventory of supplies on hand and orders required food supplies, ingredients, and other consumables on a scheduled basis as determined by menu and estimated number of clients
Checks and inspects deliveries of food supplies for quantity and quality of items and rejects or returns incorrect items or poor quality of fresh products
Coordinates meal preparation for variety of center programs

3.

Performs other support duties:

Reports to supervisor about all existing or potential hygiene and safety hazard and risk
Understands and complies with all legislative guidelines regarding Health & Safety in the workplace
Maintains kitchen equipment, reports to supervisor about needs of purchase, necessary repairs, and any safety concerns in a timely manner
Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures they are kept in safe and operable condition on a daily basis
Reports to supervisor about any food services related issues for quality improvement

Education:

Community College Diploma in Food Services and/or Nutrition, or equivalent
Food Handler Certification

Skills and Experience:

Experience in preparing meals for 35 people or
:more:
Experience in food services for older adults, seniors or others with menu planning including special diets an asset
Good organizational and time management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Preparing Chinese and South Asian meals an asset
Able to work in a busy kitchen with high pressure and as part of a team
Ability to speak a second language is an asset

Other: