The Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees while adhering to standardized recipes and budgets
Job Summary
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees while adhering to standardized recipes and budgets.
Candidates must ensure proper food handling techniques, complete daily temperature audits, and prepare meals according to therapeutic and specialty diet plans.
Extendicare offers a rewarding career focused on enriching the lives of vulnerable adults within a team dedicated to quality care.
Matching Summary
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees while adhering to standardized recipes and budgets.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Food Handler's Certificate required
Experience in large quantity food preparation
Knowledge of therapeutic and special diets
Proficiency with provincial food regulations
Ability to lift heavy hot items
Nice-to-have
Red Seal Certificate preferred
Previous healthcare or retirement setting experience
Proficiency in a second language
Passion for caring and enriching lives
Active participation in quality improvement programs
Key Requirements
Must possess Food Handler's Certificate
Red Seal Certificate preferred
Complete Vulnerable Sector Check required
Knowledge of Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating