Head Cook

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

Shifts are:  6:00am-2:00pm & 10:30am-6:30pm

Must be available to work weekends