Permanent Part Time Bistro Cook

Job Qualifications

• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent would be an asset.
• Journeyman certificate would be an asset.
• Minimum 2 years' experience.
• Food Safe certificate required.
• Ability to communicate.
• Protects the confidentiality of information about residents, families, staff, and Cypress View Foundation.
• Ability to speak, read and write English. Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Experience working with the elderly would be an asset.
• Able to work early mornings and occasional evening shift work, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to do extensive standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and capable of the requirements of the physical demands document.
• May be required to complete tasks in areas of extreme temperature (freezers).
• Able to prioritize and organize.
• First Aide/CPR is an asset.

Responsibilities

Food Preparation:

• Prepares food items in accordance with standardized recipes and the established daily menu.
• Utilizes batch cooking methods for optimal quality at all times.
• Prepares and serves quality food items in accordance with standards for optimal temperatures, appealing appearance, appropriate texture, flavor, color, aroma, and established portion control.
• Prepares meals for special diets in accordance with current, approved diet guidelines.
• Adheres to food safe protocols related to refrigeration, cooking/heating food to proper temperatures (time/temperature guidelines).
• Document's temperatures of food and takes corrective action as required.
• Check's menus in advance and takes out necessary items for thawing.
• Operates commercial equipment such as ovens, steamers, deep fat fryer, grill, stove top, mixers, meat slicer. Etc.
• Store's food items and leftovers in an efficient and food safe manner following safe food handling, rotation, and storage procedures.
• Labels and dates all leftovers.

Performs other Related Duties:

• Follows work procedures as outlined in daily work schedules.
• Operates and cleans a variety of food service equipment such as mixers, meat slicers, food processors, toasters, and steam tables.
• Performs assigned cleaning duties as outlined in the daily cleaning schedule.
• Prepares, set up and deliver and retrieve catering carts as requested.
• Reads and familiarizes her/himself with Food Service meeting minutes, new and revised policies and procedures and other Cypress View Foundation correspondence.
• Handles immediate customer service concerns/complaints/compliments related to food service.
• As required and following specified guidelines; completes staff replacements when a food service employee is unable to report for duty as scheduled.
• Provides direction to the Dietary Aide on routine daily work processes as directed by Food Service Manager.
• Refers problems and unfamiliar situations to the Food Service Manager.

Other Duties:

• Read and familiarize self with Food Service meeting minutes, new and revised policies and procedures, and other Cypress View Foundation correspondence.
• Participate in department meetings.
• Participate in safety and sanitation inspections of work areas as requested by Supervisor.

• Work as a member of a team and effectively communicate with them.
• Adhere to the routines and checklists.
• Be knowledgeable with the Emergency Procedures including fire procedures, emergency panel, WHMIS, Health & Safety, Protection of Persons in Care Act, and other procedures as informed by management.
• Adhere to company policies.
• Attend education sessions and assist with orientation if requested.
• Report supply and equipment needs to management.
• Report equipment damage or issues to maintenance immediately.
• Report resident and family concerns in a timely manner by Progress Notes and advising your Manager.
• Other duties as required by direction of your Manager.

Requirements

• Non-Slip shoes
• Mandatory daily stretching exercises
• Dress code as per policy
• Must comply with all training requirements of Cypress View Foundation.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $23.63 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends only

Application question(s):

• This Position is every Saturday and Sunday. Are you available to work every weekend?

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person