Cook (Part-Time) – Extendicare Kapuskasing

Job title: Cook (Part-Time) – Extendicare Kapuskasing

Job description: Cook (Part-Time) – Extendicare Kapuskasing

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Cook at Extendicare Kapuskasing in Kapuskasing, Ontario.

Reporting to the Dietary Manager and following established policies, procedures and standards, the cook prepares and serves food for the residents, including less complex meal preparation for the facility (breakfast, salads, etc.), cleans production area and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares breakfast and lunch food following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager and Cook I, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures.
• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times. Arranges for replacement staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks.
• Cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered and proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Supervisor of problems. Recommends corrective action.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of quantity cooking methods and procedures.
• Some experience in large institutional quantity cooking.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and write English and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English.

CLOSING DATE – August 31, 2022

Interested applicants can forward their resume to the attention of:

Louise CRobinson, Dietary Manager

E-mail: lcrobinson@extendicare.com

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

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Extendicare recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, patients, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, subject to medical exemptions, a condition of employment with Extendicare is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

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