Hotel Cook

Make an Impact on Seniors Health! SE Health Cooks are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. This position would be for our facility in Calgary Millrise Seniors Living located at 14911 5 Street SW Calgary, Alberta, T2Y5B9:
Status: Casual
Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on demand pay and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff.
We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. We have on-site day care also available via a private provider.
SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging. Under the direction of the Support Services Manager and/or designate, the Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of all foods for residents, guests and employees from an assigned menu, ensures safe food handling methods are followed, maintenance of a safe & sanitary workplace and inventory control.
To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees
To ensure the use of proper food handling techniques
To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic / specialty diets according to planned menus
To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in the designated place.
To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes, and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget
To participate actively in planning /preparing special occasions and themed meal days.
To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-service, and other necessary training sessions
To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote them.
Practices and maintains cleanliness and sanitation according to required standards set by the Health Department and the Facility.
Assists the Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Lead Cook in organizational planning related to Food Services by providing input and participating in the implementation of menus, schedules, and other initiatives to ensure a high standard of Food Services.
Promotes and maintains positive communication and relationships among management, staff, residents, and the public.
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
Minimum of 3-4 years culinary experience in hotels, restaurants, or institutions required.
Food Safe Certificate - Level 2 preferred.
Serving it Right certification is an asset.
All successful applicants must pass the Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
Demonstrate good planning and organizational skills and the ability to delegate.
Ability to develop and maintain harmonious relationships with all levels of personnel and residents.
Ability to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision
Ability to read and write the English language to function appropriately within a kitchen environment (recipes, food audits, etc.).
Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, and patience when working with staff and residents.
Sufficient manual dexterity of and to use all kitchen utensils and equipment, i.e., SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. COVID-19 : To protect the health of our clients, teams, and communities, all SE Health employees must be fully vaccinated (two doses, 14+ days since the final dose).

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