URGENT - COOK (Casual) – Extendicare Tuxedo Villa

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URGENT- COOK (Casual) – Extendicare Tuxedo Villa

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Candidates are invited to apply for the Casual Cook position to work at our Extendicare Tuxedo Villa facility, a 213-bed long-term care home, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor and following established policies, procedures and standards, the cook prepares and serves food for the residents which includes meals and desserts as well as cleans the production area and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares breakfast and lunch food or supper food (depending on which shift) following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
• In the absence of the Food Services Supervisor, 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 mealtimes. Arranges for replacement staff in the absence of the Food Services Supervisor.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, 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 and alerts Supervisor of problems.
• Participates in department meetings and in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Services Supervisor.
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large quantity cooking methods and procedures.
• One to two years of experience in large institutional quantity cooking.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting.
• Successful candidate must be available to work during the day, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Current Food Handlers Certificate.
  

CLOSING DATE – SEPTEMBER 26, 2021.

Interested applicants can forward their resume to the attention of:

Loralee Lapointe, Food Services Supervisor

Extendicare Tuxedo Villa

2060 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 0N3

E-Mail: lolapointe@extendicare.com

Phone: 204-889-2650 x216

Fax: 204-896-0258

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.