JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Cook and/or Food Services Manager, the Assistant Cook prepares meals which contribute to a balanced, nutritious and appealing diet for the Residents of the Park Place Home. The Assistant Cook promotes food safety while maintaining an orderly and sanitary work area. Responsibilities also include ordering of food and supplies and inventory control. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The Assistant Cook ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and Responsibilities may include all or some of the following responsibilities depending on the size of the home and may be combined with another Job Title if applicable.

1. Prepares and serves daily meals and any special meals according to menus, recipes, diets, and schedules, using portion control to avoid waste. Prepares meats, vegetables, and other foods for cooking.
2. Estimates food requirements to eliminate waste and leftovers.
3. Assists with meal delivery to Residents and or employees as required.
4. Checks equipment and work area frequently in order to maintain a safe, sanitary and orderly environment.
5. Checks for supplies to be taken out from storage room, performs general cleaning of equipment and surfaces.
6. Participates in and assists with the preparation of food for special functions.
7. Reports repair and maintenance requirements to supervisor or maintenance worker.
8. Signs for deliveries when necessary and ensures food items are received in good condition and are stored properly.
9. Completes and renews Safe Food Handling Course as required by legislation and Park Place policy.
10. Responsible for attending related in-services and education programs.
11. Responsible for the safe performance of all duties.
12. Performs other related duties as required.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place’s and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.
• Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including: o Uses safe work procedures, o Promotes health and safety policy and awareness, o Makes safety suggestions. o Reads OHS minutes posted.
• Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other workers and the general public.
• Reports any near miss, injury, accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports.
• Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.
• Sets a good example.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Formal training in quantity food preparation from a recognized training institution or school preferred or experience in quantity food preparation preferred. Must be certified in Safe Food Handling course. Previous experience in long term care preferred. equivalences may be considered

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work in teams collaboratively and communicate with others in a respectful manner.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.