Cook, Full-Time, Agecare Ballycliffe
- Ajax, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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 of the Long-Term Care residence is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time and that work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
What Is In It For You:
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 of the Long-Term Care residence is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time and that work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
What Is In It For You:
- Checks special diet orders for new admissions to ensure they are correct (as required).
- Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Food Services Manager/Supervisor.
- Directs Food Services Workers in the performance of their duties and assumes responsibility for the operation of the Food Services Department (as required).
- Prior experience as a Cook preferably in a supervisory capacity.
- Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
- A minimum of public-school education is required. High school education is preferred.
- Must have a diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and serve meals on time while maintaining safe and sanitary work areas in a long-term care residence. Check special diet orders, respond to resident and family concerns, and direct Food Services Workers as needed.
Requirements
Prior Cook experience is required, preferably in a supervisory capacity, along with a current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate and at least a public-school education. High school education is preferred, and a diploma, certificate, or equivalent in quality food preparation and production is required.
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Food Production
- Safe Food Handling
- Sanitation
- Food Safety
- Special Diet Management
- Resident Service
- Family Communication
- Team Direction
- Food Services Operations
- Quality Food Preparation
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Cook
- Long-Term Care
- Food Services
- Meal Preparation
- Meal Service
- Food Production
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Special Diet Orders
- Quality Food Preparation
- Resident Care
- Food Services Workers
- Supervisory Experience
- Food Services Department