Assistant Cook Regular Part Time [BRV ACK1 0.70] AgeCare Riverview

Job description

The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. Key Responsibilities - 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 prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus; - To assist in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes; - To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place; - To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget; - To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies; - 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; - To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); - To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct; - To complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications - 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!