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Must have a genuine desire to work with seniors, possess strong
organizational skills & be able to work independently. Safe Food
Handling Certificate preferred. Cooking experience preferred.
Duties would be preparing meals - dinner, supper and lunch
carts.
Meals are pre-planned.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. as per schedule.
Cuisine Specialties
- International
- German
- European
- Canadian
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- Therapeutic diets
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Breakfasts
- All meals
- Full course meals
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Significant use of memory
Cook Categories
- Second cook
- First cook
- Cook (general)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Plan menus
- Order supplies and equipment
- Manage kitchen operations
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Inspect kitchens and food service areas
- Estimate food requirements and costs
- Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions
- Work with minimal supervision
- Prepare and cook full course meals
- Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Clean kitchen and work areas
- Wash dishes
Work Setting
- Nursing home or other health institution
Food Preparation Specializations
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Poultry
- Eggs and dairy
- Cold kitchen (salads, appetizers, sandwiches)
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Meat
- Pasta
- Fish
- Seafood
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)