Cook

Job Description:

The Cook looks after preparing and serving meals to contribute to the health and well-being of the residents. The Cook is also responsible for cleaning their work areas and the tools they use.

Requirement:  Some cooking experience required.

Duties and responsibilities:
•       Preparing, cooking and serving breakfast, lunch and supper to the residents
•       Preparing meals according to specific dietary needs of residents
•       Supervising volunteers and other employees assisting with meal service
•       Following food hygiene and safety standards in accordance with public health safety standards
•       Keeping the kitchen, dining area and small kitchen appliances clean according to health safety guidelines
•       Following good waste management practices
•       Following all environmental cleaning and disinfection practices for compliance to P.E.I. Guidelines for
Infection Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Community Care Facilities

Aptitudes:
•       Professional attitude and behavior
•       Ability to work both independently and as a team member
•       Enthusiastic
•       Honest
•       Flexible
•       Takes initiative
•       Excellent organizational skills
•       Physically fit – standing for long period of time
•       Ability to follow work standards and basic guidelines for health and safety, as well as hygiene and cleanliness
•       Ability to learn and work quickly

Working conditions:
•      An up-to-date and satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check is required
•      This position requires working weekends.

Salary and Benefits:
•       $14.55 to $15.90 an hour
•       Paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, paid meals while at work, Christmas bonus