Assistant Cook - Full-time

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Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Mission:

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Assistant Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.

Key Outcomes:

Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence

Lend a helping hand

Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families

Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

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 /speciality diets according to planned menus

To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place

To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments

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

To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct

To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

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.

Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Wage: $22.00/hourly

*Cogir* *is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.*

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

The Mission of Cogir Senior Living

Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions.

A Unique Experience

As employees, every workday is a unique experience. We offer a healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement. Moreover, we’re offering benefits that reflect the needs of today. There are various options available to allow for a healthy work-life balance.

Pay

CA$22 – CA$22 / hour

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