Cook

**Position:** Cook

**Status and Duration:** Permanent Part-time (30 hours biweekly)

**Location:** High-Crest Place, New Glasgow, NS

The ideal candidate will be resident focused, accountable, flexible and organized. The cooks are responsible to the Dietary Supervisor for the preparation of meals, including baked goods in sufficient quantities to satisfy requirements for the day. Candidates will have a strong attention to detail, providing safe and competent ethical resident care. Candidates will communicate and report pertinent and relevant information and recognize and report situations that need to be escalated for support. Candidate will be comfortable in collaborative and team environments and have experience working in geriatrics / long term care.

**Job Duties:**

* Prepare raw foods for cooking (meats, vegetables, fruits)
* Baking pastries (bread, biscuits, pies, cookies, cakes, other desserts)
* Preparation of sandwiches, soups, salads, special lunches
* Setting up of steam table for transport to wings
* Portion and serve food according to prescribed methods and preferences ensuring diet orders are followed
* Maintain work area – washing pots, pans, dishes used in meal preparation. Ensure storage areas are kept neat, clean and in order
* Advise supervisor of any problems with menu, equipment or other job-related duties

**Qualifications:**

* Cooks’ papers
* Pre-employment Vulnerable Sector check required.
* Food Handlers course (renewed every 3 years)
* Aware of WHMIS and Health & Safety
* Must have knowledge and practice sanitation and safety measures needed working in a commercial kitchen.
* Knowledge of special diets i.e. Diabetic, Low Fat, and High Fiber etc.
* Previous related experience preferred
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational Skills
* Compassion, integrity, maturity and positive attitude are essential

**Requirements:**

* Preparation of meals with assistance from the Dietician and Supervisor
* Regular cleaning of various equipment / appliances and work area. Must exhibit knowledge and practice universal safety precautions.
* Must demonstrate ability, initiative and good work ethics.
* Must be physically and mentally able to perform the duties with a minimum of supervision.
* Availability to work: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
* Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance
* Must have the ability to maintain good relations within the department and work co-operatively with other departments.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
* Required to present a neat, professional and clean appearance
* Completion and compliance of the orientation program
* Understand and adhere to organizational policies and procedures
* Compliance with all confidentiality and privacy standards
* Participate in facility certifications, including accreditation
* Collaborate with residents’ / team members in the development and implementation of individualized plan of care.
* Perform tasks according to company policy and scope of employment/job description.
* Communicate and report relevant information regarding resident care and safety.