Casual Cook

About Taylor View Towers

Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community in north-central Red Deer, serving over 300 residents through a person-directed care model rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy. Our mission is to provide an enriching living experience by delivering compassionate care and fostering meaningful connections.

Summary Statement:

The Cook supports the food services team. The cook assists in food preparation and planning, food service, and resident engagement to provide a meaningful experience to residents and Employee Care Partners.

Relationships:

Reports to: Food Services Supervisor                 

Direct Reports: n/a

Provides direction to: Kitchen Prep

Internal Contacts: Residents, Family Members, Employee Care Partners

External Contacts: Delivery Personnel, Vendors, External Contractors

Key Responsibility Areas :

 Leadership: 

·       Assists the Food Services Supervisor in supervising and managing the activities of the food services team.

·       Supports the Food Services Supervisor in coordinating and overseeing care partner planning and service time scheduling, including overtime and time off requests

·       Supports the Food Services Supervisor in the following processes: recruitment, interviewing, hiring, retention, promotion, orientation, and training.

Food Preparation & Planning: 

·       Orders, receives, and coordinates inventory management for the operation of the food services area

·       Prepares and organizes all high-quality meals following the menu cycle and prepares off-menu items to accommodate modified diets

·       Complies with Service Area Checklists and verifies sign-off

Food Service: 

·       Provides services in accordance with best practices, our Well-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines, and regulations/standards

·       Verifies all Food Service (indoor/outdoor) areas for cleanliness according to required standards and checklists

·       Audits and collects ongoing resident/family feedback from the Resident Food Services Committee

Training and Administration: 

·       Provides orientation and development to care partners

·       Attends educational workshops to inform the team on trends and advancements in food preparation and nutrition

·       Participates in various committees and meetings providing advice/input

·       Maintains records required by the Community, auditors, and funders as required

Health & Safety: 

·       Leads and completes responsibilities outlined in the Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Wellness Strategies

·       Attains and maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate regulatory standards

·       Conducts regular audits to ensure Taylor View Towers is prepared for inspections

·       Reduces safety hazards, accidents, and injuries as well as investigates Care Partner incidents, and implements corrective action as required

Projects and Assignments:

·       Performs a variety of other projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications:

Education

 ·       Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required.

·       Formal Food Service Training Required (Red Seal from an approved Food Service School)

Experience

·       Experience leading others in a food service environment is required

·       Experience in the Food Service Industry as a Sous Chef

·       Experience training others is desired

·       Experience with Food Safety Practices and Safe Work Practices and Procedures

Certifications:

·       Food Safe Certificate

·       First Aid and CPR preferred

 ·      Red Seal Certification 

Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):

Social Human Skills

·       Interpersonal Skills

·       Customer Service

·       Oral / Written Communication – must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.

·       Teamwork

·       Attention to detail and accuracy

Leadership Skills

·       Conflict Management Skills

·       Financial

Technical Skills

·       Computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

 Working Conditions:

·       The ability to move freely about, lift, or push up to 50 lbs., and frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing.  

·       Work in stressful and potentially emotionally charged situations.

 This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to Taylor View Towers Values.

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