Cook 2 - Four Elms Retirement Residence
Job No:
VSL931
Location:
Thornhill, ON
Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Want to join us?
Accountability/Objective
Under the direction of the cook supervisor, responsible for the preparation, delivery and serving of meals to residents, and the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment in accordance with specific standards and regulations.
Background/Qualifications
Grade 12 education. Knowledge of food preparation and serving techniques. Safe Food Handler’s Certificate. Some formal cooks= training will be given preference. Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in and contributes to the continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program
- Prepares foods for residents in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations, the planned menu, and methods best suited for the nutritional quality and appearance of the food.
- Assists with directing and training staff involved with food preparation and service.
- Receives, stores and controls products to be used.
- Implements portion control methods during meal service.
- Forecasts food production requirements on a daily basis, and plans for effective utilization of left over bulk foods.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the food preparation area and kitchen equipment.
- Keeps the dining services manager informed of any staff member whose performance is less than satisfactory.
- Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, Food Premises Regulations and LTC/ORCA dietary standards. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.
Please Send your resume to gm.fe@verveseniorliving.com
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