Cook - Carp Commons (2025-9331)

Overview

Prepare and plate nutritious meals for seniors, ensuring safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• meal prep
• food safety
• cost control
• inventory management
• quality monitoring
• equipment maintenance

Tasks

-Assists in menu planning and recipe development by providing input on resident acceptability. -Prepares and produces all meals and catered services as per the posted menu, following HACCP principles. -Ensures that dining service attendants demonstrate sanitation, safety and infection control procedures. -Participates in departmental in-services. -Attends staff meetings. -Collects, labels and stores food samples from each meal. -Assist in the control of food cost and wastage. -Prepares, receives, and stores food purchases and supply orders. -Monitors food quality, quantity, appearance and portion size. -Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and safety of all kitchen equipment. -Presents appetizing and appealing meals to the resident and ensuring that the appropriate temperature of the food is documented and maintained (hot food hot, cold food cold). -Replaces staff for call-in. -Ensures that menu changes are approved by the dining services manager. -Monitors risks such as correct food temperatures, fridge and freezer temperatures, dish and pot washing temperatures,

Requirements

• red seal
• food preparation
• cooking experience
• food safety
• grade 12
• communication

What You Bring

-Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language. -Red Seal will be given preference but not required -Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program or equivalent. -Minimum 1 year experience in Quantity Cooking and Food Preparation at a Cook I or Cook II level. -Minimum grade 12 education. -Must have Safe Food Handler's certificate. -Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, Uses appropriate lines of communication with management staff.

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About Verve Senior Living

-Founded with a passion for delivering quality care, Verve Senior Living operates across North America, creating vibrant communities for seniors. -Specializes in designing, developing, and managing senior living facilities, offering a variety of services from independent living to skilled nursing. -Focused on creating environments where seniors can thrive, emphasizing personalized care, wellness, and engagement. -Partners with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless, high-quality medical services for residents. -Over the years, has expanded to multiple locations, building a trusted reputation for innovation in senior housing solutions. -With a mission to redefine aging, stands at the forefront of redefining the senior care experience.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-criminal background check required for employment.