Job Summary:

We are hiring a cook to work Saturday and Sunday. It is a part time position.

To provide nutritious attractive meals and snacks to residents as recommended in the current Canadian Dietary Standard, and under the direction of the Clinical Nutritionist. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and distinctly with residents, families, staff and other persons and agencies as required.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Grade 12 education
• Experience and training in preparing meals for large groups
• Food Safe certificate 1 with level 2 preferred
• Approved First Aid certificate

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Understanding of proper food preparation, food presentation, appreciation of food colors & textures
• Ability to prepare different cultural and ethnic foods
• Understands the relationship between nutritional needs and activity level and age
• Understands fiscal responsibilities and able to manage a food budget
• Understands and is aware of food allergies
• Understands and is aware of residents who are on therapeutic diets prescribed by a doctor, and to provide them with the required foods.
• Ensures the kitchen, storage areas and serving areas are clean and organized at all times
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Ability to assist clients with Life Skills and involve them in meal preparation, baking, dining room and other kitchen chores.
• To ensure that leftovers are covered, labeled and dated prior to being placed in fridge, and that the fridge is regularly cleaned and leftovers discarded as required
• To keep adequate supplies on hand, check inventory levels, order supplies as needed and do other shopping as required by management
• To review meals for the following day, collect supplies and do prep for following meals
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts and principles relevant to a specialized client population
• Able to get along well, and work with others
• Able to shop for groceries, supplies & other items for the facility and/or residents