Overview

Ready to cook up something fresh and delicious? We’ve got your apron ready! Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for the secure and effective preparation and delivery of food served to our residents, guests and staff. We believe valuable food makes a big difference in peoples’ lives. Here, it’s about fresh ingredients whenever possible, seasonal menus, choice and person-centred nutritional care.

Responsibilities
Prepare, cook and deliver food, with special consideration to residents’ personalized dietary requirements, needs and requests;
Review menu and production documents based on requirements for therapeutic diets, modified textures and individual nutrition interventions;
Ensure food secure practices are being followed throughout the entire flow of food including purchasing, receiving, storing, preparation, holding and serving;




Support the creation of holiday menus including those for theme day events;
Adhere to health and safety requirements and standards.

Qualifications
Red Seal Chef Certification is considered an asset
Experience in large-quantity food prep, preferably in a healthcare setting
Knowledge of provincial and federal food guides to healthy eating
Experience cooking for therapeutic diets, modified textures and modified fluid consistencies
The physical wherewithal to handle a day spent standing in a production kitchen
Tech savvy – comfortable completing various tasks on the computer
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Check (VSC)
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📌 Cook Leamington
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