Cook Assistant Casual AgeCare Midnapore

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The Opportunity:
The Cook Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of preparation duties in a traditional institutional kitchen in accordance with production schedules, standardized recipes and standards in accordance with accepted safety and food handling policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists Cook in preparing food items in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures and guidelines
• Assists in meal service as required relating to beverage and meal service, plating of food, clearing and cleaning of dining rooms etc
• May be required to assist with preparation of meal carts
• Assists with preparation of food, supply orders, receiving and proper storage
• Participates in food and equipment product evaluation
• Assist in audits as directed and required
• Maintains, cleans and sanitizes work area and all related equipment
• May be required to assist in monitoring food usage and waste

Qualifications:

• Certification in a nationally recognized food service safety program
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing
• 2 years of experience as a Cook Assistant, preferably in a Healthcare environment
• Experience working with Juice dispenser, Steam tables, Chemical Dispenser, Knives, Ovens, Mixer
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and accomplish tasks in a fast paced environment following departmental guidelines
• Demonstrated effective multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Consistently demonstrates AgeCare’s values

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

• Assists Cook in preparing food items in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures and guidelines
• Assists in meal service as required relating to beverage and meal service, plating of food, clearing and cleaning of dining rooms etc
• May be required to assist with preparation of meal carts
• Assists with preparation of food, supply orders, receiving and proper storage
• Participates in food and equipment product evaluation
• Assist in audits as directed and required
• Maintains, cleans and sanitizes work area and all related equipment
• May be required to assist in monitoring food usage and wast