Cook's Responsibilities & Qualifications.
• Communication with the Nursing Department regarding resident diet changes, orders or other information exchange.
• Recording and logging information as required.
• Follow all sanitation and Infection Control procedures as required.
• Reporting to the Director of Food Services/RD and to the Nursing Department as required.
• Responsible for the function of the kitchen in the absence of the Director of Food Services, exercise judgment accordingly.
• Observe all food storage procedures as required.
• Follow production sheets and prepare food as required.
• Plan meals of the day; scheduling work as required.
• Implement menu changes as needed.
• Prepare and serve refreshments.
• Serve meals.
• Direct Dietary Aides as required.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as required.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Must have a Chef Training Certification/Diploma from established Colleges or equivalent
• Red Seal is preferred
• Or must have held a cooks position at a different LTC home without meeting the updated qualifications set out in the Regulation, on the condition that the person has had (3) years full-time experience in the position during the (5) years immediately after being hired at the different LTC home or the equivalent part-time experience in the position during the (7) years immediately after being hired at the different LTCH home.
• Safe Food Handler's Certificate.
• Follow the Policy & Procedures of Sprucedale Care Centre.
• The cook is responsible to oversee and be in charge of the dietary department in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services.

Job Duties:

Prepare, season and cook food as directed, meeting dietary requirements where required
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Oversee kitchen operations
• Maintain inventory and record of food, supplies and equipment
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes