Prep Cook

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Mission:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.

Key Outcomes:

• Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence

• Lend a helping hand

• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families

• Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

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 /specialty diets according to planned menus;

• To assist in serving meals, following resident’s diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes;

• To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;

• To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;

• To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies;

• 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 follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;

• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct;

• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate;

• Red Seal Certificate preferred;

• Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting;

• Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating;

• Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets;

• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift;

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.