Sluiten

Position Title Cook
Reports To Chef

Job Summary
The Cook is a member of the kitchen operations team striving to meet established Brand standards. The Cook executes all phases of food preparation, delivery and service for residents.

Department Food & Beverage

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education
• Red Seal Journeyman Cook’s papers
• Advanced Food Safety certification

Experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of operational experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

JOB DUTIES
Executes Culinary Services maintaining the high-quality Culinary experience of Parkland
• Executes departmental policies, procedures and guidelines as a member of the divisional Food Services Team
• Executes food services for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in accordance to Brand Standards
• Executes food service for Supportive Living Lifestyle options in accordance to Brand Standards
• Executes food services for special functions such as catering and theme dinners to ensure service meets established standards
• Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards; ensures meals are attractive, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is timely
• Introduces self to new resident in the dining rooms as part of resident orientation / welcome
• Responds to resident food service needs and expectations in accordance to service expectations
• Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner
• Assists in the orientation of new Team Members to ensure standards are met
Promotes a safety culture and adheres to all food safety standards and legislation • Takes every reasonable precaution in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees and all others in the workplace, including but not limited to, providing supervision, training, information, and equipment needed for employees to do their job safely
• Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided
• Understands role and participates in the testing process for emergency response
• Maintains safety and sanitation in the department to meet legislative / organizational standards
• Adheres to both provincial and Shannex food safety standards and holds team to the same standards
• Follows safe work practices and procedures
• Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided
• Inspects equipment prior to use
• Inspects workspace regularly for hazards
• Reports hazards
• Participates in the resident and employee incident reporting and investigation process
Executes preparatory functions of the culinary department
• Executes the process for checking and receiving of deliveries and inventory control; ensures all supplies are stored, labelled, and rotated properly
• Executes the preparation processes for meal service
• Effectively uses all available resources towards satisfaction and financial goals
• Leverages menus, menu costs, recipe binders, and production sheets to guide food preparation
• Participates in the new menu development process
• Maintains appropriate records and forms in relation to the specific needs of each resident for staff reference including diet restrictions, allergies, and special requests
• Completes required documentation including inventory counts, food and equipment temperature and cleaning checklists, and security / lock-up checklists
• Reports areas and equipment in need of repair to the maintenance department
• Completes required reports and holds regular departmental meetings

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Extensive knowledge of food safety practices
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation and quality standards

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Shannex has a set of guiding principles that define the actions required to be successful in the job.

Compassionate
Show Empathy
Respect Privacy
Take Action
• Demonstrates empathy by considering all
• Demonstrates patience
• Effectively leads change
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and self motivation
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Completes your tasks thoroughly
• Finds solutions
• Closes the loop
• Follows up on requests

Honest
Be Trustworthy
Take Responsibility
Communicate Clearly
• Is accountable for errors and omissions
• Holds team members accountable for error and omissions
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity
• Listens actively
• Exercises good judgement
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates ability to read and respond to nonverbal communication
• Manages resources responsibly and effectively
• Maintains confidentiality and security of all organizational and resident information

Professional
Address Conflict
Be Respectful
Develop Your Skills
• Identifies and effectively resolves conflict
• Embraces diversity and promotes inclusion
• Demonstrates ability to effectively solve problems
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically
• Effectively coaches and develops team
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and is detail oriented
• Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines
• Responds promptly and appropriately to resident or family member concerns
• Attends learning and development opportunities and completes online learning

Safe
Recognize and Identify Hazards
Be Careful
Remember Self Care
• Communicates and addresses hazards in the workplace
• Creates and communicates standard operating procedures
• Follows safe work practices and procedures
• Identifies and reports hazards
• Copes well with stressful situations
• Participates in the process of reporting and investigating staff incidents
• Provides appropriate training to ensure safety of the team
• Intervenes and addresses inappropriate or unsafe team member activity
• Supports team through difficult times

JOB DEMANDS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
• Standing for extended periods of time, as required;
• Ability to lift up to 50lb
• Sitting for extended periods at a desk for computer/typing work;
• Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently
• Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Walking short distances and up/down staircases and maneuvering in tight spaces within kitchen and dining room environments.
• Working in warm temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Memory work required to know dining room layout, table and section numbers and residents.
• Dexterity required to open caps, pull spray triggers, open condiment packages, etc.
• Speaking/communicating in front of audiences and with individuals who may have impairments and disabilities

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
People Leadership This position is not responsible for the leadership of others.
Budget Responsibility This position is not responsible for the management of a budget.

DISCLAIMER
This job description does not include every duty or responsibility that may be asked to be performed. The position may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Sluiten

Position Title Cook
Reports To Chef

Job Summary
The Cook is a member of the kitchen operations team striving to meet established Brand standards. The Cook executes all phases of food preparation, delivery and service for residents.

Department Food & Beverage

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education
• Red Seal Journeyman Cook’s papers
• Advanced Food Safety certification

Experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of operational experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

JOB DUTIES
Executes Culinary Services maintaining the high-quality Culinary experience of Parkland
• Executes departmental policies, procedures and guidelines as a member of the divisional Food Services Team
• Executes food services for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in accordance to Brand Standards
• Executes food service for Supportive Living Lifestyle options in accordance to Brand Standards
• Executes food services for special functions such as catering and theme dinners to ensure service meets established standards
• Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards; ensures meals are attractive, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is timely
• Introduces self to new resident in the dining rooms as part of resident orientation / welcome
• Responds to resident food service needs and expectations in accordance to service expectations
• Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner
• Assists in the orientation of new Team Members to ensure standards are met
Promotes a safety culture and adheres to all food safety standards and legislation • Takes every reasonable precaution in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees and all others in the workplace, including but not limited to, providing supervision, training, information, and equipment needed for employees to do their job safely
• Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided
• Understands role and participates in the testing process for emergency response
• Maintains safety and sanitation in the department to meet legislative / organizational standards
• Adheres to both provincial and Shannex food safety standards and holds team to the same standards
• Follows safe work practices and procedures
• Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided
• Inspects equipment prior to use
• Inspects workspace regularly for hazards
• Reports hazards
• Participates in the resident and employee incident reporting and investigation process
Executes preparatory functions of the culinary department
• Executes the process for checking and receiving of deliveries and inventory control; ensures all supplies are stored, labelled, and rotated properly
• Executes the preparation processes for meal service
• Effectively uses all available resources towards satisfaction and financial goals
• Leverages menus, menu costs, recipe binders, and production sheets to guide food preparation
• Participates in the new menu development process
• Maintains appropriate records and forms in relation to the specific needs of each resident for staff reference including diet restrictions, allergies, and special requests
• Completes required documentation including inventory counts, food and equipment temperature and cleaning checklists, and security / lock-up checklists
• Reports areas and equipment in need of repair to the maintenance department
• Completes required reports and holds regular departmental meetings

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Extensive knowledge of food safety practices
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation and quality standards

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Shannex has a set of guiding principles that define the actions required to be successful in the job.

Compassionate
Show Empathy
Respect Privacy
Take Action
• Demonstrates empathy by considering all
• Demonstrates patience
• Effectively leads change
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and self motivation
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Completes your tasks thoroughly
• Finds solutions
• Closes the loop
• Follows up on requests

Honest
Be Trustworthy
Take Responsibility
Communicate Clearly
• Is accountable for errors and omissions
• Holds team members accountable for error and omissions
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity
• Listens actively
• Exercises good judgement
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates ability to read and respond to nonverbal communication
• Manages resources responsibly and effectively
• Maintains confidentiality and security of all organizational and resident information

Professional
Address Conflict
Be Respectful
Develop Your Skills
• Identifies and effectively resolves conflict
• Embraces diversity and promotes inclusion
• Demonstrates ability to effectively solve problems
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically
• Effectively coaches and develops team
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and is detail oriented
• Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines
• Responds promptly and appropriately to resident or family member concerns
• Attends learning and development opportunities and completes online learning

Safe
Recognize and Identify Hazards
Be Careful
Remember Self Care
• Communicates and addresses hazards in the workplace
• Creates and communicates standard operating procedures
• Follows safe work practices and procedures
• Identifies and reports hazards
• Copes well with stressful situations
• Participates in the process of reporting and investigating staff incidents
• Provides appropriate training to ensure safety of the team
• Intervenes and addresses inappropriate or unsafe team member activity
• Supports team through difficult times

JOB DEMANDS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
• Standing for extended periods of time, as required;
• Ability to lift up to 50lb
• Sitting for extended periods at a desk for computer/typing work;
• Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently
• Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Walking short distances and up/down staircases and maneuvering in tight spaces within kitchen and dining room environments.
• Working in warm temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Memory work required to know dining room layout, table and section numbers and residents.
• Dexterity required to open caps, pull spray triggers, open condiment packages, etc.
• Speaking/communicating in front of audiences and with individuals who may have impairments and disabilities

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
People Leadership This position is not responsible for the leadership of others.
Budget Responsibility This position is not responsible for the management of a budget.

DISCLAIMER
This job description does not include every duty or responsibility that may be asked to be performed. The position may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.