The Role

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Food Services, the Cook is responsible for the preparation, storage and distribution of meals and other food items provided by the Food Services Department. The Cook is also responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality food production and appropriate quantities of food.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare all foods as assigned using production sheets for residents, frozen meals on wheels, coffee shop and catering, using standardized recipes, observing quality standards, safe handling methods and quantitative needs.
- Prepare and portion meals for regular, therapeutic and texture modified diets (including adhering to any food allergies) for both meals and alternate choices food items for meal services using the approved posted menus.




- Ensure food is prepared following secure good handling practices as stipulated by the Canadian Restaurant & Food Services Association and Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of all food production equipment, report faulty equipment concerns to Food Services Supervisor.
- Provide input to menu, department operation and problem solving activities.
- Complete required documentation (cleaning and food temperature) as stipulated through policies & procedures of the department/Home and Ministry of Health standards.
- Actively promote and follow safe work practices and ensure accident prevention and health and safety responsibilities are fully met by self and others.

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📌 Cook - Rideaucrest Home Regular Part-Time (Kingston)
🏢 City of Kingston
📍 Kingston