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Position Title: Cook
Major Responsibilities and Key Activities:
Menu Planning & Food Preparation:
- Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch and two snacks
per day
- Be conscientious of, and provide for nutritional
standards and regulations as set by the Canadian
Food Guide and Provincial Health Department.
- To be aware of and provide or supplement with
alternate foods for children with allergies,
special diets, ethnic customs, etc.
Children's Program Support:
- Provide assistance to care givers regarding food
and cooking experiences for children.
- Coordinate meals and snacks with program plans.
- Be involved with special events that require
food preparation and/or organization (ie outings,
fieldtrips requiring lunches)
- Involve children periodically (on a one-on-one
basis) in some kitchen activities.
Food and Supplies Purchasing:
-Coordinating with staff as required in the
planning and purchasing of food and supplies for
the facility while following food guidelines and
budgeted resources.
-Be aware of and assist staff when making food
choices for special diets, taking allergies into
consideration, etc.
- Keep detailed records of expenses.
Housekeeping & Maintenance:
- Maintain a sanitary, healthy, and inviting
kitchen work space.
- Perform light housekeeping duties in relation to
food services including storage areas, work
surfaces, sweeping/mopping floors, etc.
- Perform laundry duties in relation to kitchen
articles and assist in other laundry duties when
possible.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:
-Possession of Food & Safety Certificate
-Knowledge of menu planning and nutrition
-Experience cooking for large, diverse groups
preferred
-Desire to work with children?s programming in
mind preferred
Cuisine Specialties
- Canadian
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- All meals
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Plan menus
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Clean kitchen and work areas
Work Setting
- Nursing home or other health institution
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)