EMPLOYER: Brookside Senior Living Kanata
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met
Ensures residents are satisfied with the all aspects of food preparation and presentation
Provides direction and support to the dining services staff
Participates as a member of the dining services team and provides support to the other members of the services team
Maintains an awareness of food inventory and takes the appropriate steps to minimize waste
Prepares and presents meals and food for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large
Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements
Performs audits and reports anomalies in accordance with established policies, procedures and licensing regulations
Orders and receives food and supplies
Orders and prepares food for daily meal service and booked catering events
Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas
Aware of employees’ and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures
Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations
Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy
Complies with all levels of legislation
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Minimum 5 years previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the Health Care or Hospitality industries
Preferred Red Seal or current equivalent qualifications as a Cook from a recognized cooking program
Food Safe Certificates I and II (Asset)
First Aide Certification (Asset)
Must have a working knowledge of special diets
Understanding and experience of the HACCP program and food safety plan
Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints
Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills
Must be able to operate related equipment
Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carry heavy trays and items
Customer Service Orientation
START DATE: 06/30/2024