Cook
Core
Prepare and cook meals and snacks for residents in a long-term care setting, adhering to therapeutic diets and food safety standards.
Role type
Cook (Health Care)
Builds
Meals and snacks for residents, staff, and guests
Domain
Long-term care / Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic diet modification, Food safety compliance, Standardized recipe execution, Inventory management (FIFO), Temperature monitoring, Physical stamina for lifting and standing
Preferred skills
Culinary diploma, Red Seal certification, Experience in hospital or long-term care
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals and snacks; Modify food for therapeutic or textured diets; Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures; Maintain clean and sanitized kitchen areas; Assist with receiving deliveries and dishwashing; Report unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC