Description

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position(s) to work at our 54-bed LTC home located in Regina, SK.

Reporting to the Food Service Manager, the Cook will be responsible for organizing, producing and distributing food and beverages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Cooking / Food Preparation

    Prepares and cooks vegetables, meats, sauces, soups, desserts for meals and snacks.
    Prepares and monitors special diets (e.g., diabetic, low calorie, gluten free, allergy diets, baby formulas, tube feedings, thicken fluids, low fat, texture modified diets).
    Reads menus, recipes, food preparation methods; determines quantities of ingredients.
    Prioritizes food preparation and cooking tasks.
    Bakes (e.g., pies, muffins, buns, biscuits, cookies, cakes).
    Ensures Quality Control of food production.
    Monitors food production and service standards.
    Ensures and performs temperature audits on food and equipment.

B. Meal Service

    Portions food items and beverages.
    Serves meals and nourishments.
    Tray assembly.

C. Clean/Sanitize/Disassemble

    Cleans and sanitizes work area, equipment, floors.
    Pre-cleans and/or washes dishes, pots and pans.

D. Related Key Work Activities

    Locks/unlocks kitchen, freezer and fridge doors.
    Orders, receives, rotates and maintains inventory.
    Provides occasional guidance and training to other staff.
    May schedule and replace staff.
    
    QUALIFICATIONS
    
    Journeyperson Cook certificate - mandatory
    Basic computer skills
    Interpersonal skills
    Organizational skills
    Communication skills
    Leadership skills
    Ability to work independently
    Food Safe certificate
    Six (6) months on-the-job experience to become familiar with timelines, special diets, large quantity food production and department policies and procedures.

CLOSING DATE: July 15, 2022