• Monitor the operation of all kitchen equipment
• Provides information to supervisor to enable effective meal planning
• Monitoring and recording equipment readings i.e. temperature of fridges
• Preparing and cooking food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
• Receiving and checking accuracy of food and supply orders and reporting concerning to supervisor or designate
• Providing direction to other members of the dietary staff
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Performing tasks according to duty sheet
• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
• Prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers, and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
• Cleanup of kitchen area
• Ensuring timely service of meals
• Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines
• Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department
• Report observed concerns to supervisor or designate
• Becoming familiar with individual resident’s dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions
• Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages
• Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
• Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager

• Cook Certification from approved College, or an acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered
• Food Handling and Safety certificate
• WHMIS certification

• Ability to understand oral and written directions
• Ability to calculate recipe quantities
• Ability and available to fulfill the shift rotation designed for position (early morning, late evening, and weekends)
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to handle the temperatures of working in a kitchen environment
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written)
• Dependable, trustworthy, compassionate with good work habits
• Interested in supporting the elderly and disabled adults
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to bend, sit, stand, kneel for short periods of time
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety as relates to job

$17.86 per hour

HOOP pension

Uniform allowance