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Come on down to the Vernon Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Prestige Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre | 3914 32 Street, Vernon, B.C. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public. Position Title: Cook ll Wage: $28.01 / hr Job Code: CK2 Department: Hospitality Services Date Reviewed: April, 2018 Reports To: Hospitality Manager or Site Manager Job Summary The Good Samaritan Society/Good Samaritan Canada (GSS) is committed to achieving and maintaining excellence in health, safety, wellness and the environment in all of its operations. Maintaining a safe working culture is everyone’s responsibility. We must continually identify, assess, report and control possible risks to the health and safety of ourselves, our co-workers, volunteers, contractors, our clients/residents and the public within the communities, which we operate. Reporting to the Hospitality Manager or Site Manager, Cook lls prepare, cook, and bake food for residents, staff and visitors in a safe manner according to menus and applicable processes, including diet therapeutic items and special requests while adhering to standardized recipes, production sheets and special lists. Cook lls ensure all food preparation and handling functions provided by Food Services are completed in a safe and satisfactory manner, in accordance with established standards, processes and quantity controls. Qualifications Educational and other Qualifications * Red Seal – Journeyman Cook * BC EMPLOYEES: Food Safe 1 (post July 29, 2013) and Food Safe Level 2 or equivalent * ALBERTA EMPLOYEES: Food Safety Certificate or equivalentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Comfortable using a computer including email and internet * Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner * Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing so others can easily interpret and understand it fully * Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyoneequally * Maintains an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversations * Excellent active listening skills * Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needsWork Experience * Three to five years Institutional Cooking experience (other relevant experience may be considered) * Experience working with the elderlyDuties * Prepares, cooks, and bakes a wide range of dietary menu items according to established menu plans and identified portions * Prepares diet and therapeutic items as required * Ensures all food preparation and handling functions provided by Food Services are completed in a safe and satisfactory manner, in accordance with established standards, processes and quantitycontrols * Consults with Dietitian for any nutritional requirements, menu changes and recipe development * Responsible for ensuring all staffing and supplies are available for any catering functions * Monitors special requests from clients/residents assuring all requests are considered * Sets up and updates dining menu cards, diet requests and production sheets * Prepares and updates staff schedule and adjusting flow sheets accordingly * Adjusts staff schedule including vacations, stats, and other leaves (where applicable) * Participates in the staff selection process, provides input on performance issues and the performance appraisal process * Provides procurement of food supplies, chemicals, and small wares with the appropriate suppliers * Processes invoices and purchase summaries for the Finance department including the month endreport calculations * Responsible for documenting and forwarding all supplier service and product quality concerns tothe Purchasing department * Responsible for documenting and forwarding all hospitality concerns to the appropriate manager * Reports all food service equipment deficiencies to manager and/or Maintenance department * Inspects food orders for meeting acceptability standards and initiates returns and refunds asappropriate * Ensures food stuffs and leftovers are properly labelled and stored * Ensures all temperature audits, cleaning audits and supply sheets are posted and maintained * Responsible for meal rounds on units * Responds to any food or meal concerns * Provides assistance with feeding clients/residents during meal service (where applicable) * Demonstrates dependability by reporting to work on time and as scheduled * Maintains a high standard of cleanliness, keeping the work environment consistently tidy * Adheres to all infection control practices and procedures * Ensures an environment and resources which nurture spirituality * Other related duties as assignedWork within GSS Standards of Safety and Care * Ensures that resources are being used effectively and efficiently and not wasted or misappropriated * Maintains confidentiality on issues related to resident/client and employee matters and GSS information * Pursues continual learning by participating in in-services and training/education programs * Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of GSS * Maintains a safe working culture by assessing and controlling possible health and safety risks * Adheres to all GSS policies and procedures Apply to: https://hrnet.gss.org/HRNETLIVE/CustomizationSitemap.aspx?path=Navigation%2fHome Company: The Good Samaritan Society / Good Samaritan Canada Salary: $28.01 / hr Contract: PERMANENT