Head Cook

This position is in a long-term care home. The successful applicant is expected to work onsite and to practice all infection prevention and control protocols to keep the residents and co-workers in the care home safe. This position is extremely rewarding as it will make impacts on the wellbeing of seniors and the long-term care.

About the Organization

Qu’Appelle House is a Seniors Care Home governed by the Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle and is affiliated with the SHA, providing 34 Long Term Care beds and 21 Independent living suites for seniors,

Qu’Appelle House prides itself on providing a safe, caring, comfortable, secure, home for seniors.

Education, Training and Experience Qualifications

· Successful completion of Food Safe Level 1

· Possess a current Criminal Record Check

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

· Basic computer skills

· Organizational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently

Key Activities

A. Cooking/ Food Preparation

· Prepares and cooks vegetables, meats, sauces, soups, desserts for meals and snacks

· Prepares and monitors special diets (e.g., diabetic, low calorie gluten free, allergy diets, thicken fluids, low fat)

· Select recipes/diet alterations (e.g., consider Resident preferences)

· Develops and modifies menus as dictated by product availability

· Reads menus, recipes, food preparation methods and determines quantities of ingredients

· Develops, tests and adjusts recipes

· Prioritizes food preparation and cooking tasks

· Bakes (e.g., pies, muffins, buns, biscuits, cookies, cakes)

· Ensures Quality Control of food production

· Monitors food productions and services standards

B. Department Coordination

· Coordinates and prioritizes daily work of staff

· Communicates orientation and training of staff

· Ensures staff compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory standards

· Provides input into performance appraisals, performance reviews and staffing

· Deals with Resident concerns

· Orders, receives rotates and maintains inventory

· Adheres to department budget

· Portions food items and beverages

· Serves meals and nourishment

· Cleans and sanitizes work area, equipment, floors

· Clears and sanitizes tables

· Plans special occasions

Job Types: Full-Time

Schedule: 8 hour shifts – Shifts are: 6:00am-2:00pm & 10:30am-6:30pm

Must be available to work weekends

Pay: $22.82-$23.75 per hour

Work Location: In person