Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community innorth-central Red Deer, serving over 300 residents through a person-directedcare model rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy. Our mission is to providean enriching living experience by delivering compassionate care and fosteringmeaningful connections.

Our mission is to provide an enriching resident living experience in Central Alberta, by delivering compassionate care, fostering meaningful connections, and creating an environment where residents thrive in a vibrant, purposeful living, supported by a dedicated and passionate team.

Summary Statement:
The Cook supports the food services team. The cook assists in food preparationand planning, food service, and resident engagement to provide a meaningfulexperience to residents and Employee Care Partners.

Relationships:
Reports to: Executive Chef (Food Services Manager)

DirectReports: n/a

Providesdirection to: Kitchen Prep

InternalContacts: Residents, Family Members, Employee Care Partners

ExternalContacts: Delivery Personnel, Vendors, External Contractors

Key Responsibility Areas :
Leadership:

Assists the Food Services Supervisor in supervising and managingthe activities of the food services team.

Supports the Food Services Supervisor in coordinating andoverseeing care partner planning and service time scheduling, including overtime and time off requests

Supports the Food Services Supervisor in the following processes:recruitment, interviewing, hiring, retention, promotion, orientation, and training.

FoodPreparation & Planning:

Orders, receives,



and coordinates inventory management for theoperation of the food services area

Prepares and organizes all high-quality meals following the menu cycleand prepares off-menu items to accommodate modified diets

Complies with Service Area Checklists and verifies sign-off

Food Service:

Provides services in accordance with best practices, ourWell-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines, andregulations/standards

Verifies all Food Service (indoor/outdoor) areas for cleanlinessaccording to required standards and checklists

Audits and collects ongoing resident/family feedback from the ResidentFood Services Committee

Training andAdministration:

Provides orientation and development to care partners

Attends educational workshops to inform the team on trends and advancementsin food preparation and nutrition

Participates in various committees and meetings providingadvice/input

Maintains records required by the Community, auditors, and fundersas required

Health &Safety;:

Leads and completes responsibilities outlined in the EmergencyManagement Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Wellness Strategies

Attains and maintains ongoing compliance with appropriateregulatory standards





Conducts regular audits to ensure Taylor View Towers is preparedfor inspections

Reduces safety hazards, accidents, and injuries as well asinvestigates Care Partner incidents, and implements corrective action asrequired

Projects andAssignments:

Performs a variety of other projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications:
Education

Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required.

Formal Food Service training preferred (Red Seal or equivalent certification from anapproved Food Service School)or 3-5 yrs large scale commercial cooking.

Experience

Experience leading others in a food service setting isrequired

Experience in the Food Service Industry as a Sous Chef

Experience training others is desired

Experience with Food Safety Practices and Safe Work Practices andProcedures

Certifications:

Food Safe Certificate

First Aid and CPR preferred

Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):
Social Human Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Oral / Written Communication – must be able to read, write, andspeak fluently in English.

Teamwork

Attention to detail and accuracy

Leadership Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Financial

Technical Skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Working Conditions:

The ability to move freely about, lift, or push up to 50 lbs., andfrequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing.

Work in stressful and potentially emotionally charged situations.

This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to Taylor ViewTowers Values.

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