Cook

Position Philosophy

Under the direction or supervision of the Food Service Manager the Cook is responsible for creating a human habitat and providing care and services to meet the needs of the elders in the cottages. The Cook works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, visitors and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment in our community.

Position Description

Reporting to the Food Service Manager, the Cook is responsible to produce all meals and snacks for the dining rooms using production sheets and standardized recipes. Responsible for doing prep work for the next day's menu. The Cook is responsible to complete taste audit, temperature audit and menu substitution audit and do general preparation as required. Receives supplies as required. Also responsible for ensuring resident well-being and safety.

Responsibilities:

Prepares meals for residents and special events, ensuring dietary needs and standard dietary care are met.

The Cook complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements.

Operates and cleans food production equipment

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a recognized cooking program and/or equivalent experience (minimum 1 year experience)

Food Safe Certificate

Must be able to communicate in English language

Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions

Previous experience in a Residential Care Facility and/or volume Food Preparation environment in the Health Care or Hospitality Industry.

Must have working knowledge of Special Diets.

Performance Requirements:

Standards/Scope of practice

Adheres to Standards of practice to the licensing body they are registered with.

Works in a safe manner and uses due diligence in the performance of duties.

Must be in good health and have the physical ability to squat, lift and stretch compatible with performance of duties.

Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.

Must be able to operate related equipment.

Must work in a co operative manner with other employees and able to work effectively under strict time constraints

QI

Actively participates in quality initiatives including but not limited to; monitoring, data collection, planning and evaluating.

Hours of Work

Rosecrest Communities provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hours of work will reflect operational requirements with the goal of providing safe Resident care.