Assistant Cook (Casual)

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Wage: $ 19.67

The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. Key Responsibilities

To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;

To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively;

To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;

To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;

To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus;

To assist in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes;

To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;

To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;

To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies;

To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;

To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions;

To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;

To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;

To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;

To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);

To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;