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About the role
This position is responsible for preparing high quality food to Designated Assisted Living (DAL) residents according to the dietary guidelines, recipes and the client?s care plan. The Cook is responsible for ensuring that all items are prepared according to the client?s care plan while always adhering to the strictest standards of food safety. As a team member, the incumbent is responsible to keep ongoing liaison with clients, team members, and significant others. The Cook will ensure that service delivery is carried out in accordance with the Excel?s Philosophy and Policies while ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations by adherence to all sanitary and safe food handling guidelines at all times.
Specific Responsibilities:
*1. *Adhering to the Alberta Health Standards Food Retail and Foodservices Code and Alberta Health Standards and Serving Safer Food Guide at all times.
*2. *Providing quality food service and ensuring individuals receive high quality nutritious foods according to their dietary plan or prescribed diet.
*3. *Strive to uphold a safe working environment and be Health and Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining and improving a safe work environment.
*4. *Assisting with all catering functions.
*5. *Liaising with immediate supervisor, to inform, consult, and problem-solve regarding any serious problems/concerns encountered in providing service.
*6. *Directing Kitchen Assistant duties.
*7. *Ensuring the surrounding area is kept clean and maintained according to procedures with the Food Services Administrator.
*8. *Ensuring all required information is exchanged between staff members during shift exchange.
*9. *Receiving and verifying delivery invoices.
*10. *Labelling and rotating of product.
*Requirements: *
*1. *Graduation from a Culinary Arts Program from a recognized institution, be a registered apprentice, an Alberta-certified journeyperson, hold a valid recognized credential, or 2 years related experience.
*2. *Maintain certification in First Aid & CPR.
*3. *Knowledgeable and experienced with clients who have mental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or addictions.
*4. *Good leadership, planning, and organizational skills, experience with developing and leading a culinary team.
*5. *Effective communication and people skills.
*6. *Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
*7. *Satisfactory criminal record check.
*To get your application considered for the role apply for the position on given below link: please go to *- https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/EXC5100EXCR/JobBoard/bacf1b4e-e821-42ca-95ba-ea4bb613c00d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9dd1850a-deaa-48cf-8348-4607dae4fa33
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $19.02 per hour
Work Location: In person
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About Excel Society
Serving vulnerable Albertans since 1964, the Excel Society is a non-profit organization that houses, supports, and enriches the lives of people with disabilities and complex mental health needs in both Edmonton and Calgary.
Our vision is Enriching Lives by Enabling Potential. This means working with each client to improve their lives by helping them expand their capabilities and skills. We work with clients using a Person Centred Care Model that creates a unique care plan for each individual.
With over 700 staff, trained to help vulnerable clients we are aware of the issues and concerns you might have and are here to help. The disabled are active members of our community and we are always seeking new ways to assist in their quality of life.