Reporting to the Dietary Manager, follows established policies, procedures and standards, prepares and serves food for the residents, including more complex meal preparations for the facility (dinner, sauces, desserts, etc.), cleans production area and equipment.

Responsibilities
Review regular and therapeutic menus and set up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
Prepare food and nourishment, including evening meals, following standardized recipes and production sheets.
Provide prescribed diets, including variations in texture.
Ensure meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures, and in portion-controlled quantities.
In the absence of the Dietary Manager, decide on menu changes as necessary and record changes following department procedures.
Monitor quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alert Manager of problems.
Recommend corrective action.




Direct Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times; assume responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
Maintain all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, and temperature checks and cooperate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Qualifications
Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the OLTCH Act requirements.
Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the OLTCH Act requirements.
Post‑secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post‑secondary degree in food and nutrition.
Red Seal certification preferred.
Experience in institutional large‑quantity cooking preferred.
Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
Ability to read and write English and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English.
Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy setting.

Time Type: Part time
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📌 Part Time Cook Port Stanley
🏢 111000 Extendicare (Canada
📍 Port Stanley