The Cook and Food Service Supervisor is responsible for producing meals for residents and guests using production checks and standardized recipes.
-
Prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met
-
Ensures residents are satisfied with the all aspects of food preparation and presentation
-
Provides direction and support to the dining services staff
-
Participates as a member of the dining services team and provides support to the other members of the services team
-
Maintains an awareness of food inventory and takes the appropriate steps to minimize waste
-
Prepares and presents meals and food for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large
-
Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements
-
Performs audits and reports anomalies in accordance with established policies, procedures and licensing regulations
-
Orders and receives food and supplies
-
Orders and prepares food for daily meal service and booked catering events
-
Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas
-
Aware of employees and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures
-
Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
-
Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations
-
Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy
-
Complies with all levels of legislation
-
Performs other related duties as assigned
-
Willing to work various shifts and weekends, as required.
Education/Experience:
-
Previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the Health Care or Hospitality industries
-
Food Safe Certificates I and II (Asset)
-
First Aide Certification (Asset)
-
Must have a working knowledge of special diets
-
Understanding and experience of the HACCP program and food safety plan
-
Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English
-
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
-
Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints
-
Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills
-
Must be able to operate related equipment
-
Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
-
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carrying heavy trays and items
-
Customer Service Orientation
