Cook Level 1 - Strathroy, Canada - Sprucedale Care Centre

Description

• Communication with the Nursing Department regarding resident diet changes, orders or other information exchange.
• Recording and logging information as required.
• Follow all sanitation and Infection Control procedures as required.
• Reporting to the Director of Food Services/RD and to the Nursing Department as required.
• Responsible for the function of the kitchen in the absence of the Director of Food Services, exercise judgment accordingly.
• Observe all food storage procedures as required.
• Follow production sheets and prepare food as required.
• Plan meals of the day; scheduling work as required.
• Implement menu changes as needed.
• Prepare and serve refreshments.
• Serve meals.
• Direct Dietary Aides as required.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as required.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Must have a Chef Training Certification/Diploma from established Colleges or equivalent
• Red Seal is preferred
• Or must have held a cooks position at a different LTC home without meeting the updated qualifications set out in the Regulation, on the condition that the person has had (3) years fulltime experience in the position during the (5) years immediately before being hired at the different LTC home or the equivalent parttime experience in the position during the (7) years immediately before being hired at the different LTCH home.
• Safe Food Handler's Certificate.
• Follow the Policy & Procedures of Sprucedale Care Centre.
• The cook is responsible to oversee and be in charge of the dietary department in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services.

• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Oversee kitchen operations
• Maintain inventory and record of food, supplies and equipment
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes