licensed cook

Your tasks

1. To prepare and serve nutritious and delicious meals for residents in a safe and attractive manner.

1. To work within the set budget, limit waste and adhere to residence policies and procedures.

1. Be knowledgeable of and practice residence's fire and safety programs.

1. Work with the Back of House team to prepare food following standardized recipes. Ensure meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures, and in portion-controlled quantities.

1. Sample the food prior to each meal to determine palatability, as well as preparing two additional tasting plates for members of management.

1. Monitor the quality of food supplies received and the proper operation of kitchen equipment. Alert Head Chef to problems and make recommendations concerning corrective actions.

1. Maintain required records such as menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks.

1. Responsible for the clear and correct labelling of excess food, supplies, and chemicals.

1. Adhere to established policies and procedures set by NLG.

1. Maintain positive culture set out by Management.

1. Perform duties as outlined and any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

1. Check and record food temperatures daily on a rotational basis for mealtimes as per Health Promotion Act:

Requirements

1. Minimum 2 years culinary experience in quantity and quality food preparation.

1. Ability to understand oral and written directions, as well as communicate oral and written directions.

1. Must be free of communicable diseases.

1. Familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety, and Sanitation Code.

1. Possess valid Safe Food Handling Course.

1. Some memory work required when dealing with special dietary requirements

1. Dexterity required to open caps, pull spray triggers, open condiment packages, etc.

Licence/Certification

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

What we offer

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

• Extended health care

Other

Cook Part time Reports to: Head Chef

Physical Demands

1. Standing for extended periods of time at oven and food preparation tables ? for up to 10hrs/day

1. Walking short distances and manoeuvring in tight spaces within kitchen environment

1. Pulling/pushing/lifting dishracks, food carts, bulk food items, etc. up to 50lbs

1. Reaching and lifting food items and kitchen tools from and to upper shelving up to 10lbs ? at times with use of an 18inch to 3ft stepping ladder

1. Ability to complete repetitive arm motions for periods of up to one hour while peeling, chopping, and preparing food items.

1. Working in warm temperatures and over fuel fired appliances for extended periods of time.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person