Cook I

Original job posting

Prepare, cook, and bake menu items, including dietary and therapeutic meals, according to established menus, portions, food-safety standards, and quantity controls. Ensure staffing and supplies are available for catering functions, work collaboratively with the care team, and report equipment or hospitality deficiencies.

Job details

Foyer Lacombe Cook I Permanent Part Time FTE 0.4 Days 0600-1415 About the Organization: Is contributing to a mission driven organization important to you? Do you prefer to be a part of an organization that takes its mission as the basis for all decision making? The mission of Covenant Care and Covenant Living is to “continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person – body, mind and soul.” In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care and Covenant Living actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan that aspires to: Serve – we will strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise use of our resources; Transform and Grow – We will transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learnings to respond to the strengths and needs of our communities, especially those most vulnerable; And Contribute – we will leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care. Covenant Care is an organization that takes its mission to the heart of everything it does. We believe that this is what makes our organization stand out in our approach. Our Employees are the key to how our residents feel about their home. You have the ability to be a part of influencing the lives of all those that reside in our environments and to help create a caring and compassionate environment. Position Summary: Reporting to the Site Administrator, the Cook I prepares, cooks and bakes a wide range of dietary menu items according to established Menu Plans and identified portions and prepares diet and therapeutic items as required. As a member of the care team, and in accordance with Covenant Care’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the Cook I ensures all food handling and preparations are completed in a safe and satisfactory manner in accordance with established standards, processes and quantity controls. The Cook I ensures all staffing and supplies are available for catering functions and reports equipment and hospitality deficiencies to the Hospitality Coordinator. This position will: Model the organizations mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively Collaborate effectively as a professional team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values Qualifications: Level Two Food Safe course through Public Health required Red Seal or Journeyman Cook certification preferred Minimum three (3) to five (5) years Institutional Cooking experience preferred (other relevant experience may be considered) Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needs Strong written and oral communication skills Work within a team-oriented approach to tasks, and ability to respond and communicate with all levels of staff required Required Proof of Vaccination PLEASE NOTE: Covenant Care offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package All employees new to Covenant Care must provide a criminal record check not older than 3 months ahead of your commencement date. Not having your CRC will delay your ability to commence employment. Covenant Care is committed to an inclusive work environment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you in advance for applying with Covenant Care.

What you’ll do

Prepare, cook, and bake menu items, including dietary and therapeutic meals, according to established menus, portions, food-safety standards, and quantity controls. Ensure staffing and supplies are available for catering functions, work collaboratively with the care team, and report equipment or hospitality deficiencies.

Requirements

Level Two Food Safe certification is required, and Red Seal or Journeyman Cook certification is preferred. Three to five years of institutional cooking experience is preferred; candidates should also demonstrate flexibility, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Institutional Cooking
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Baking
• Dietary Menu Planning
• Therapeutic Meal Preparation
• Food Safety
• Portion Control
• Quantity Control
• Teamwork
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Flexibility
• Catering Coordination
• Equipment and Supply Monitoring
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Compassion
• Strategic Planning
• Decision Making
• Public Health
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Innovation
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant