Cook - AgeCare Royal City
- New Westminster, BC, Canada
- AgeCare Royal City, Canada
Wage Levelling Salary: $29.72 per hour · Part-time
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- Wage Levelling Salary: $29.72 per hour
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Original job description
Work Location: AgeCare Royal City
Adress: 77 Jamieson Court, New Westminster, BC V3L 5P8
Employment Type: Casual
About Us
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
The Opportunity
The Cook reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
What You Will Do
- To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
- To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively.
- To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
- To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form.
- To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget.
- To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.
- To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days.
- To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions.
- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it.
- To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
- To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures.
What You Will Need
- Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
- Red Seal Certificate preferred
- Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting
- Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
- Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets
- Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
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Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals for residents, guests, and employees while adhering to standardized recipes and dietary policies. They must also perform daily temperature audits and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Food Handler's Certificate and have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting. A Red Seal Certificate is preferred, and the ability to lift heavy items and stand for the duration of a shift is required.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Therapeutic diets
- Large quantity cooking
- Temperature auditing
- Kitchen sanitation
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Cook
- Food Handler's Certificate
- Red Seal Certificate
- Healthcare
- Retirement setting
- Therapeutic diets
- Food safety
- Menu production
- Kitchen operations
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Culinary services
- Quality Improvement Program
- Health and safety legislation