Assistant Cook, Career opportunity in Newmarket, Ontario

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepares breakfast and lunch food following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager and Cook I, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures.
• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times.
• Arranges for replacement staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks.
• Cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered and proper operation of kitchen equipment. Alerts Supervisor of problems and recommends corrective action.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned.
• Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have:

• Chef training, Institutional Cook Diploma or Culinary Management Diploma from an accredited learning institution.
• Experience cooking in large quantity, institutional environment.
• Ability to work safely following established safety practices and procedures.
• Excellent English communication skills with the ability to read and write English, and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions.