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 workplace 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 and overseeing 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 the operation 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, and regulations/standards
Verifies all Food Service (indoor/outdoor) areas for cleanliness according 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 advancements in food preparation and nutrition
Participates in various committees and meetings providingadvice/input
Maintains records required by the Community, auditors, and funders as required
Health &Safety;: Leads and completes responsibilities outlined in the Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & SafetyWellness Strategies
Attains and maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate regulatory standards




Conducts regular audits to ensure Taylor View Towers is prepared for inspections
Reduces safety hazards, accidents, and injuries as well as investigates Care Partner incidents, and implements corrective action as required
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 environment is required
Experience in the Food Service Industry as a Sous Chef
Experience training others is desired
Experience with Food Safety Practices and Safe Work Practices and Procedures
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, and speak 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., and frequent 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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📌 Permanent Full Time Cook (Alberta)
🏢 Taylor View Towers
📍 Alberta