Casual Cook

Job title: Casual Cook

Job description: Tired of late nights and busy kitchens? Looking to work hours that fit your lifestyle, leaving you time to do the things you would like to do? Consider working as a Casual Part-time cook preparing meals for Seniors in a slow paced residential retirement home setting in Wiarton, ON in the Grey Bruce Peninsula. We offer a small intimate environment, great for someone that enjoys spending time with retired seniors. Maximum 14 residents to take care of. Duties include preparation of food, cleaning and organizing workspace. Good customer service and social skills required. Hours are flexible. Apply to work with us if you are truly interested in making a difference in someone’s life. Role as Dietary Aide (Cook): The Cook is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time to residents and guests and ensures that work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. The cook will also assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and other staff members. The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: · Provides food preparation, prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met; dining room service, busing and dishwashing services in accordance with established work routines · Ensures residents are satisfied with all aspects of food preparation and presentation; · Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Owner/Operator; · Prepares and presents meals and food for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large; · Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner; · Orders and receives food and supplies; · Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas. The ideal candidates will possess: · Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent; · Valid Food Handlers Certificate; · Previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the health care or hospitality industry and asset; · First Aid Certification considered an asset; · Working knowledge of special diets; · Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness; · Customer service orientated; · Ability to read and communicate effectively; · Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; · Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors; · Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills; · Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints; · Must be able to operate related equipment. · Candidates must be available Monday to Sunday. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search, which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required. Wiarton Retirement Residences is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties.

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