Cook (Part Time) - Iler Lodge

Job DescriptionReporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.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 Extendicare's Code of Conduct;To complete other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Must possess a Food Handler's CertificateRed Seal Certificate preferredMust have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement settingMust be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy EatingMust have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic dietsMust be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shiftProficiency in a second language is considered an assetMust provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain oneTime TypePart timeCompensation Details$19.72 - $24.38At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​ ​We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your sk...