Cook-Casual-Extendicare London
Core
Prepares food and nourishments following standardized recipes, provides prescribed diets with texture variations, and ensures timely meal service in a long-term care setting.
Role type
Cook (institutional)
Builds
Meals for long-term care residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Culinary management certificate or diploma, Certificate of qualification as a Cook, Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management, Post-secondary degree in food and nutrition, Ability to read and write English, Ability to understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English
Preferred skills
Red Seal certification, Experience in institutional large quantity cooking, Ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment
Responsibilities
Reviews and sets up equipment for food preparation, Prepares food and nourishments including evening meals, Provides prescribed diets with texture variations, Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies, Directs Dietary Aides in food preparation and serving activities, Maintains required records such as menu changes and temperature checks