Cook - Full Time

Extendicare

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Competitive compensation based on skills; base sal...
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Prepares food following standardized recipes
Manages therapeutic and texture-modified diets
Supervises dietary aides and kitchen staff
** Extendicare is seeking a full-time Cook for their Guildwood Home in Scarborough, Ontario. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for residents, ensuring safety, and maintaining kitchen operations in alignment with established standards. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves preparing high-quality meals including complex dishes like sauces and desserts while maintaining a safe environment for residents.
  • Candidates will supervise dietary aides, manage menu changes in the absence of the manager, and ensure all prescribed diets are met accurately.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package for its dedicated culinary team members.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Extendicare is seeking a full-time Cook for their Guildwood Home in Scarborough, Ontario. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for residents, ensuring safety, and maintaining kitchen operations in alignment with established standards. **

Salary

Competitive compensation based on skills; Base salary is one component of total rewards; Comprehensive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepares food following standardized recipes
  • Manages therapeutic and texture-modified diets
  • Supervises dietary aides and kitchen staff
  • Maintains food safety and temperature records
  • Operates and monitors kitchen equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Passionate about team collaboration and innovation
  • Experience in institutional large quantity cooking
  • Ability to lead others in a busy environment
  • Commitment to quality care for seniors

Key Requirements

  • Chef training or culinary management certificate/diploma
  • Certificate of qualification as a Cook per OLTCH Act
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in food/nutrition
  • Red Seal certification preferred
  • Current Food Handler's Certificate
  • English reading and writing proficiency

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Not specified

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