COOK (Casual) -Luxstone Manor

Job title: COOK (Casual) -Luxstone Manor

Job description: COOK (Casual) -Luxstone Manor

Candidates are invited to apply for Casual (9:30am-5:30pm) at Luxstone Manor, a retirement community, located in Airdrie, Alberta.

You will foster a positive environment with your flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks including processing payments, taking messages, scheduling appointments and making travel arrangements. You present as polished and approachable while modelling the values of patience, compassion and a positive attitude. You genuinely want to support our residents as they enjoy our full range of services in our well equipped community.

As a The Cook your typical day will involve the following;

• To prepare food following standardized recipes, sample food prior to each meal to determine palatability and serve nutritious meals for residents in a safe and attractive manner.
• To work within a set budget, limit waste and adhere to residence policies and procedures including being knowledgeable and practicing fire and safety programs.
• Review menus and set-up equipment and supplies for daily food production. Ensure meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
• Assume responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Executive Chef including menu changes as necessary and ensuring that these changes follow departmental procedures as necessary.
• Monitor the quality of food supplies received and the proper operation of kitchen equipment. Alert Executive Chef to problems and make recommendations concerning corrective actions.
• Maintain required records in the absence of the Executive Chef, e.g., menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks.
• Responsible for the clear and correct labelling of excess food.
• Check and record food temperatures daily on a rotational basis for mealtimes as per Health Promotion Act:
• Hot food to be served at a minimum temperature of 140°F or 60 °C.
• Cold food to be served at 40°F or 4°C
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Perform duties as outlined and any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Current Safe Food Handlers certificate.
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.
• Experience in quantity food preparation.
• Familiar with Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to direct and supervise others.
• Ability to understand oral and written directions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand and walk short distances throughout the day and to tolerate heat from kitchen area.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.
• Familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety, and Sanitation Code.
• Culinary designation/diploma or equivalent designation is an asset.
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.

CLOSING DATE: August 28, 2022

Interested applicants please forward your resume in confidence to the attention of:

Name: Alejandra Ambario

Email: Alejandra.Ambario@extendicare.com

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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