Shift Cook

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
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 prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus;
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 comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures;
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 work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
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 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