Cook, Union Casual AgeCare Glenwarren
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Wage Levelling Salary: $28.01 per hour · Part-time
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- Wage Levelling Salary: $28.01 per hour
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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:
If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join 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.
- 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
If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!
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Responsibilities
Prepare and serve meals for residents, guests, and employees according to menus, production charts, and standardized recipes. Maintain food safety and temperature records, comply with regulations and workplace safety procedures, and contribute to special meals, training, and quality improvement.
Requirements
A Food Handler's Certificate is required, and a Red Seal Certificate is preferred. Candidates need experience preparing food in large quantities, knowledge of food regulations and special or therapeutic diets, and the physical ability to handle heavy, hot items and stand for most of a shift; a current Vulnerable Sector Check is also required or must be obtained.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Menu Planning
- Standardized Recipes
- Temperature Auditing
- Special Diets
- Therapeutic Diets
- Budget Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Teamwork
- Physical Stamina
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Food Handler's Certificate
- Red Seal Certificate
- Healthcare
- Long-Term Care
- Retirement Setting
- Food Premises Regulation
- Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
- Special Diets
- Therapeutic Diets
- Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Temperature Audits
- Standardized Recipes
- Production Charts
- Composite Menus
- Dietary Department
- Quality Improvement
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Criminal Background Check