The Opportunity:

The Cook works as part of a team in food and nutrition services performing tasks such as ordering, receiving, cooking and presenting meals for residents, families, and staff as appropriate and directed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cooks food items, including texture modified foods, in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures and guidelines

• Participates in meal service as required

• May be required to assist with menu development

• Prepares food and supply orders as necessary

• Ensures proper receiving and storage when needed

• Daily cleaning and sweeping floors

• Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone and initiates corrective action as required

• Practices safe and proper use of food service equipment

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of cooking experience in a health care environment

• Experience in preparing pureed and texture modified foods would be preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent, red Seal/Certification is considered an asset

• Must be fluent in English both verbal and written

• Experience working with ovens, steamers, meat slicer, deep fryer, tilt fryer, soup kettle, VCM, robot coupe etc.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and accomplish tasks in a fast paced environment following departmental guidelines

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work efficiently

• Regularly demonstrates, AgeCare values of Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork

• Union membership is a condition of employment.

• Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

Wage Levelling Salary: $28.01 per hour

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!