Cook (Casual, Assisted Living Cook)
Website Carefree Manor
Job type: Casual
Shift and schedule: 8hrs/day, 0930-1730
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced casual Cook to join our team.
Reporting to the Assisted Living Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing quality meal, beverage, and snack services to our residents, while being mindful of individual dietary needs and preferences.
The role supports the social model of care philosophy and ensures a culture of safety for all.
This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 – 37.5 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve nutritious food and beverages in compliance with provincial regulations and Residence policies, considering individual dietary requirements.
- Create and present high-quality seasonal menus, recipes, and grocery lists.
- Monitor, order, receive, and inspect food deliveries and supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and workstation.
- Perform required monitoring and documentation (e.g., temperature checks, cleaning schedules).
- Assist residents in getting to the dining room as needed.
- Train, orientate and supervise Dietary Aides.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community partners.
- Report critical incidents and collaborate with staff to support resident routines and services.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 12 with journeyman chef’s qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Food Safe certification required.
- WHMIS certification required.
- Fitness to perform job duties.
- Clear, recent criminal record check.
Physical Demands:
- Significant amount of sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, and transferring.
- Occasionally lift objects up to 20kg; frequently lift objects up to 10kg.
- Frequent eye-hand coordination and fine motor tasks.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Compassion, dependability, maturity, and self-discipline.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform job requirements.
- Experience with dementia care preferred.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@carefreemanor.ca.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents!
To apply for this job email your details to info@carefreemanor.ca.
