Cook I

**Organization Background:** Holland Christian Homes Inc., is a dynamic, innovative organization that provides a full continuum of care to individuals in a Christian atmosphere. It consists of two long term care homes and 6 assisted living/independent living apartment towers located in Brampton. We believe that individuals requiring our services have the right to a lifestyle that adequately meets their physical psychological, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs. These services are provided by fully qualified professional staff who respects and caries out the values associated with a person-centred approach which include rights, dignity, identity, individuality, respect, privacy, choice and independence. Under the direction of the Faith Manor Dietary Manager; Cook I will: **Specific responsibilities include:** * Respects and carries out the values associated with a person-centered approach which include rights, dignity, identity, individuality, respect, privacy, choice and independence * Provides supportive opportunities of conversation and social engagement to help people live their life and experience well-being * In charge of kitchen functions and staff supervision while on duty and Dietary Supervisor is off duty. Includes redirection of staff * Works with Dietary Manager in menu development. * Prepares regular and diet foods of high quality according to production and standardized recipes in the correct amount needed for Tenant/Resident food service (breakfast and Lunch). * Responsible to encourage proper and effective meal service. * Operates electric, gas cooking equipment and kitchen utensils. * Unlocks kitchen doors, cook's drawer in the morning. * Plans cooking schedules to have food ready on time but not too far in advance, ensures maintenance of proper serving temperatures. * Prepares servings according to portion control standards. Uses creativity and appropriateness in service methods and garnishes used. * Sets up food in steam tables with Cook II. * Responsible to store food supplies properly, monitor effective usage of leftovers. * Maintains high degree of cleanliness, handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary standards. * May check deliveries from various vendors as required. * Performs related work as assigned, uses initiative in general. * Reports faulty working equipment, accidents, problems to Supervisor/Manager and/or records them on the maintenance log. * Reads current information in Communication Book * Attends meetings as required. * Promote a safe workplace through hazard reporting, adherence to safe work practices, and participation in safety training. * Assists in preparation of food items for catering events or may prepare solely as assigned. * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor **Qualifications:** * Post-secondary school graduation diploma from a recognized culinary arts program or apprenticeship with Red Seal. * Three years (full-time) experie