About the role
Cook
Accountability/Objective
Under the direction of the food & beverage manager, prepares and serves attractive and nutritious meals and snacks, assists in the supervision of dietary personnel and ensures that the kitchen area is kept clean and sanitary.
Background/Qualifications
Successful completion of Cook’s Certification papers and Safe Food Handling Certificate. Minimum of Grade 12 education. Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in the English language. Must be familiar with computerized on line ordering systems and dietary software. Must be familiar with long term care and ORCA dietary standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in and contributes to the continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
- Prepares foods for residents in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations, the planned menu, and methods best suited for the nutritional quality and appearance of the food.
- Assists with directing and training staff involved with food preparation and service.
- Receives, stores and controls products to be used.
- Implements portion control methods during meal service.
- Forecasts food production requirements on a daily basis, and plans for effective utilization of left over bulk foods.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the food preparation area and kitchen equipment.
- Prepares snack trays for daily functions
- Keeps the dining service manager informed of any staff member whose performance is less than satisfactory.
- Supervises the Dietary operation during the absence of the dining services manager e.g. weekends
- Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- Complies with other infection control protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, Food Premises Regulations, and LTC/ORCA dietary standards. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.
About Verve Senior Living
Retirement living can be active, inspiring, and fulfilling. We know because we help make it a reality every day. Visit one of our retirement residences and see what living with Verve is all about.
Retirement living can be inspired, and inspiring. Every day our residents prove that the historical definition of senior living can be reshaped and rethought. Aging doesn't mean that life should suddenly cease to be fulfilling or lived without spirit and vitality.
We strive to create an environment where mind, body, and spirit can flourish means having programming, amenities, and staff that are second to none.
With more than 28 communities all over Canada, we strive to continuously reinvent senior living.
About the role
Cook
Accountability/Objective
Under the direction of the food & beverage manager, prepares and serves attractive and nutritious meals and snacks, assists in the supervision of dietary personnel and ensures that the kitchen area is kept clean and sanitary.
Background/Qualifications
Successful completion of Cook’s Certification papers and Safe Food Handling Certificate. Minimum of Grade 12 education. Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in the English language. Must be familiar with computerized on line ordering systems and dietary software. Must be familiar with long term care and ORCA dietary standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in and contributes to the continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
- Prepares foods for residents in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations, the planned menu, and methods best suited for the nutritional quality and appearance of the food.
- Assists with directing and training staff involved with food preparation and service.
- Receives, stores and controls products to be used.
- Implements portion control methods during meal service.
- Forecasts food production requirements on a daily basis, and plans for effective utilization of left over bulk foods.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the food preparation area and kitchen equipment.
- Prepares snack trays for daily functions
- Keeps the dining service manager informed of any staff member whose performance is less than satisfactory.
- Supervises the Dietary operation during the absence of the dining services manager e.g. weekends
- Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- Complies with other infection control protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, Food Premises Regulations, and LTC/ORCA dietary standards. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.
About Verve Senior Living
Retirement living can be active, inspiring, and fulfilling. We know because we help make it a reality every day. Visit one of our retirement residences and see what living with Verve is all about.
Retirement living can be inspired, and inspiring. Every day our residents prove that the historical definition of senior living can be reshaped and rethought. Aging doesn't mean that life should suddenly cease to be fulfilling or lived without spirit and vitality.
We strive to create an environment where mind, body, and spirit can flourish means having programming, amenities, and staff that are second to none.
With more than 28 communities all over Canada, we strive to continuously reinvent senior living.