Job Description COOK .50 FTE – Extendicare-Red River Place Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Cook to work at Extendicare-Red River Place, a (104 bed) long-term care facility, located in Selkirk, Manitoba. Reporting to the Food Service Manager, follows established policies, procedures and standards, prepares and serves food for the residents, including the more complex meal preparation for the facility (dinner, sauces, desserts etc.), cleans production area and equipment. What you’ll be doing Following the Regular and Therapeutic menu plan for diet and texture requirements. Preparing entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner and preparing items for nourishments according to standards set by Extendicare, Manitoba Health and Canada’s Food Guide. Preparing food items for distribution to dining areas while ensuring temperature and quality control. Daily menu is posted as required. Provide assistance and guidance to others as required - directs dietary aides in basic food preparation/service standards. Ensure that food is of correct quality and standard upon delivery and in storage. Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure staff is compliant with proper food safe procedures. Check twice daily and document all food holding, fridge, and freezer temperatures. Maintain all records in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements. Control cost by minimizing spoilage, waste and exercising portion control. Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, infection control, and Personal Health Information. Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends education in-services and completes all education requirements that are required online. Other duties assigned by the Food Service Manager. What you bring Previous Food Service experience in an institutional setting, preferably in a long term care setting. Current and successful completion and/or enrollment in Food Handler Training Certification course within 6 months of hire is required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and production sheets is required. Basic understanding of Therapeutic Diets is preferred. Solid understanding of quantity cooking methods, procedures and portion control is required. Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills is required. Ability to take direction from Manager and perform tasks in cooperation with other staff members – team work is required. Must be mature, patient, courteous, and understanding when working with the elderly or disabled. Must be service oriented. Good physical and mental health. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift a maximum of 23 kilograms. Must adhere to the Extendicare – Dietary Services Hair Restraint and Dress Code policies. Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment. What you’ll get Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities Employee Perks Recognition Programs Robust benefits package In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting. Time Type: Part time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
