Part-Time Cook (Part Time – Long Term Care Home)
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Cook Trade Certification; Red Seal Certificate; Food Safe Certificate; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Work Setting
Nursing home or other health institution
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Types of Meals/Food Prepared
Short orders; Breakfasts; Lunches; Dinners; Banquets; Therapeutic diets; All meals; Full course meals
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Specific Skills
Prepare and cook full course meals; Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods; Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef; Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions; Work with minimal supervision; Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances; Inspect kitchens and food service areas; Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food; Supervise kitchen staff and helpers; Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment; Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.); Clean kitchen and work areas; Wash dishes
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Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is available
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Security and Safety
Criminal record check
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Computer use; Continuous learning
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Other Information
Cook for LTC home. Cook Level 1 Certificate or higher – Red Seal Certified or industrial cook. Police check/VPS check will be requested upon conditional offer of employment. Temporary leave coverage.