Position title
Cook
Description
The Cook is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on
time to residents and guests and ensures that work areas are maintained in a safe
and sanitary condition. The cook will also assist in maintaining a safe and secure
environment for residents, visitors and other staff members.
Responsibilities
- Prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met;
Ensures residents are satisfied with all aspects of food preparation and
presentation; - Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate
action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the
attention of the Food Services Manager; - Prepares and presents meals and food for special events in a manner that
promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large; - Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members,
visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner; - Orders and receives food and supplies;
- Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation
areas.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the health
care or hospitality industry; - Preferred Red Seal or current equivalent qualifications as a Cook from a
recognized cooking program; - Food Safe Certificates I and II considered an asset;
First Aid Certification considered an asset; - Working knowledge of special diets;
Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness; - Customer service orientation.
- Bilingualism is considered an asset but not a necessity
As a condition of employment, a vulnerable sector/criminal check/screen.
Hiring organization

Employment Type
Part-Time, Full-time
Job Location
475 Church St., K4R 0A9, Russell, Ontario, Canada
Date posted
July 28, 2020
Valid through
August 31, 2020
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Position closed on August 31, 2020