West Shore Village is a Retirement Residence that aims to provide quality care and compassion to each of our residents, employees, family members and volunteers.
Dietary Aide- Assist cook with food preparation as required, serve food to residents observing special diet restrictions, residents preferences and outlined departmental procedures, clear tables, load and safety operate dish washer. Cleaning and sanitizing of all dining room and kitchen equipment.
Job description- Cook
1. To prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a safe and attractive manner.
2. To, limit waste and adhere to residence policies and procedures.
3. Be knowledgeable of and practice residence's fire and safety programs.
4. Review regular and therapeutic menus. Set-up equipment and supplies for daily food production. Prepare food following standardized recipes. Ensure meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities.
5. Sample the food prior to each meal to determine palatability.
6. Assume responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Food Services Manager including: menu changes as necessary (ensuring that these changes follow departmental procedures), staff replacements, purchase and receive food and supplies and place service calls for malfunctioning equipment, following departmental procedures.
7. Monitor the quality of food supplies received and the proper operation of kitchen equipment. Alert Manager of Food Services to problems and make recommendations concerning corrective actions.
8. Maintain required records in the absence of the Manager of Food Services, eg. menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks.
9. Responsible for the clear and correct labelling of excess food.
10. Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during basic food preparation and meal service.
11. Adhere to established policies and procedures.
12. Perform duties as outlined and any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
13. Check and record food temperatures daily on a rotational basis for meal times as per Health Promotion Act:
a) Hot food to be served at a minimum temperature of 140°F or 60 °C.
b) Cold food to be served at 40°F or 4°C
Perform duties as outlined and any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. Adhere to established policies and procedures
Competitive wages and benefits available.
West Shore Village Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please contact us at: [email protected] we will provide appropriate assistance pursuant to West Shore Village's Accommodation and Accessibility policies.
Pay: $19.14-$22.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Location:
- Port Perry, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
