This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
The Bentley Retirement Community is accepting applications for a casual cook.
This job is perfect for someone who wants extra hours here and there.
You will be trained for the two shifts:
Cook 1 6:30am-2:00pm and Cook 2 11:15am-6:45pm.
The purpose of this position is to have a call in cook for when our full time cooks call in sick or take vacation.
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 uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Reveras Code of Conduct
To complete all other tasks as assigned.
Cuisine Specialties
- Canadian
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- All meals
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
- Short order cook
- Line cook
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions
- Work with minimal supervision
- Prepare and cook full course meals
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.)
- Clean kitchen and work areas
- Wash dishes
Work Setting
- Formal dining room
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)