Cook - Casual (Burlington), Northwest Newfoundland/Eastern Labrador (Mary's Harbour)

Cook– Casual

Location: Christopher Terrace Retirement Residence, 3131 Recent St, Burlington, ON L7N 3P8 Wage per hour: $20.26 Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. Key Responsibilities

Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees; Review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively; Ensure use of proper food handling techniques; Complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic/specialty diets according to planned menus; Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place; Adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments; Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;Comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures; Participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days; Attend department and facility staff meetings, in‑services and other necessary training sessions; Be aware of the Resident Rights&Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote them; Participate in the Quality Improvement Program; Follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures; Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate RedSeal Certificate preferred Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic dietsMust be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain oneCogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

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