Cook - Pembroke, Canada - Carefor Health & Community Services

Carefor Health & Community Services

Verified Company

Pembroke, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Summary of Function

Under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the Cook/Baker is responsible for the preparation and service of well-balanced meals to residents of the Pembroke Civic Complex/Mackay Centre, following established menus while considering therapeutic diets and resident's preference in consultation with the supervisor.

Responsibilities will be performed in accordance with food handling and safety standards, Canada's Food Guide, and within the framework of Care_f_or Health and Community Services policies, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications

Cook Certification from approved College, or an acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered
Food Handling and Safety certificate
WHMIS certification
Experience/Knowledge of creating menus
Experience providing leadership to kitchen staff
Experience with food preparation
Experience cooking meals for large groups
Experience using kitchen equipment
Experience in customer service
Experience working with elderly
Experience working in nursing home or similar environment would be considered an asset

Skills

Ability to understand oral and written directions
Ability to calculate recipe quantities
Ability and available to fulfill the shift rotation designed for position (early morning, late evening, and weekends)
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to handle the temperatures of working in a kitchen environment
Effective communication skills (verbal, written)
Dependable, trustworthy, compassionate with good work habits
Interested in supporting the elderly and disabled adults
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to bend, sit, stand, kneel for short periods of time
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety as relates to job
Monitor the operation of all kitchen equipment
Provides information to supervisor to enable effective meal planning
Monitoring and recording equipment readings i.e. temperature of fridges
Preparing and cooking food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
Receiving and checking accuracy of food and supply orders and reporting concerning to supervisor or designate
Providing direction to other members of the dietary staff
Maintaining a clean, safe environment
Performing tasks according to duty sheet
Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
Prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers, and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
Cleanup of kitchen area
Ensuring timely service of meals
Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines
Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department
Report observed concerns to supervisor or designate
Becoming familiar with individual resident's dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions
Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages
Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate
Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Care_f_or policies and procedures
Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Care_f_or policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $17.86 per hour

Expected hours: 47.5 per week

Benefits: