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Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Cook at Yorkton Crossing a 79 suite retirement community, located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, the Cook position is a member of the team to produce meals and promote a safe/ efficient culinary service. Responsible for the operations of a busy kitchen in manner that follows the regulatory regulations of a multi-service kitchen.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Scheduled cleaning and tracking of various temp logs
Follow menus and daily food productions schedules
Prepare nutritious meals in a manner that is appealing in presentation and taste
Maintaining positive relationship among team members
Understand special diets and prepare as per individual client need
Adhere to regulations for handling and storing food
Supervision of operations in the kitchen and dining room in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services or Sous Chef
Adhere to established department policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, and environment and infection control.
Other duties assigned by the manager
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and presentation
Organizational skills are essential
Secondary education in culinary studies an asset
Experience in a Retirement home community environment or a large restaurant an asset
Team player
Able to maintain a positive attitude while under pressure.
Food safety course required
Cuisine Specialties
- Canadian
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- Short orders
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Breakfasts
- Buffet
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
- Line cook
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Organize and manage buffets and banquets
- Work with minimal supervision
- Prepare and cook full course meals
- Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Clean kitchen and work areas
- Wash dishes
Work Setting
- Private home
Food Preparation Specializations
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Poultry
- Cold kitchen (salads, appetizers, sandwiches)
- Cereals, grains and pulses
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Meat
- Pasta
- Fish
- Seafood
- Pizza
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)