Job Summary:

To ensure Sharon Village Care Homes standards are met in the Dietary Services Department by preparing and serving meals and snacks to the Residents.

· Meets provincial governing bodies and Sharon Village Care Homes standards for secure food handling, food preparation, food service and sanitation.

· Prepares meals and snacks following production sheets and standardized recipes

· Takes action and reports issues to the Director of Dietary Services (DDS)/ designate in a timely manner.

· Meets daily time constraints for meal and snack preparation

Responsible to:

Director of Food Services

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of food for Residents and guests.

· Reviews menus and production sheets before preparing meals, prepares and serves them properly and attractively.

· Ensures use of proper food handling techniques.

· Performs daily responsibilities using Infection control practices.

· Records all temperatures for fridges, freezers and storeroom daily on the audit form as outlined in dietary routine

· Prepares and serves foods for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.





· May be required to serve meals, following Resident’s diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes.

· Makes menu substitutions as necessary and records these in designated place.

· Meets time schedule for service of meals and nourishments.

· Dates, labels, and stores food properly

· Assists in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies.

· Monitors quality of food supplies received and advises DCS of problems.

· Reports food, supply, and equipment needs to DCS.

· Completes pre-start up equipment checks as necessary.

· Keeps work area clean and uncluttered, and completes scheduled cleaning duties.

· Alerts DCS to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have Certification of Qualification as a Cook recognized through the Ministry of Training and Education, OR must have successfully completed a recognized Culinary Management program OR 6+ months restaurant experience.

Must also have Public health unit food handlers training certification

Pay: $24.08-$25.90 per hour

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook- Long Term Care (Canada)
🏢 Strathcona Long Term Care
📍 Canada