$24 · Cook - Part Time

Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. This is a temporary, part time position with 22.5 hours a week for 9 months. May be extended. 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 /speciality diets according to planned menus; - To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place; - To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments; - 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 follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe 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 Revera's Code of Conduct; - To complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate - Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting - Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift - Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one Revera is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.