The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.Key Responsibilities- To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;- To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively;- To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;- To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;- To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus;- To assist in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes;- To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;- To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;- To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies;- To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;- To attend department and facility staff meetings,



in-services and other necessary training sessions;- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;- To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;- To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental protected job procedures;- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);- To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;- To complete other duties as assigned.Qualifications- Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate- Red Seal Certificate preferred- Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting- Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating- Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets- Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain oneIf you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!
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📌 Assistant Cook Regular Part Time [BRV0.73] AgeCare Riverview (Alberta)
🏢 AgeCare
📍 Alberta