Casual Cook & Kitchen Prep

Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community in north-central Red Deer, serving over 300 residents through a person-directed care model rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy. Our mission is to provide an enriching living experience by delivering compassionate care and fostering meaningful connections.

Our mission is to provide an enriching resident living experience in Central Alberta, by delivering compassionate care, fostering meaningful connections, and creating an environment where residents thrive in a vibrant, purposeful living, supported by a dedicated and passionate team.

Summary Statement:

The Cook supports the food services team. The cook assists in food preparation and planning, food service, and resident engagement to provide a meaningful experience to residents and Employee Care Partners.

Relationships:

Reports to: Executive Chef (Food Services Manager)

Direct Reports: n/a

Provides direction to: Kitchen Prep

Internal Contacts: Residents, Family Members, Employee Care Partners

External Contacts: Delivery Personnel, Vendors, External Contractors

Key Responsibility Areas :

Leadership:

· Assists the Food Services Supervisor in supervising and managing the activities of the food services team.

· Supports the Food Services Supervisor in coordinating and overseeing care partner planning and service time scheduling, including overtime and time off requests

· Supports the Food Services Supervisor in the following processes: recruitment, interviewing, hiring, retention, promotion, orientation, and training.

Food Preparation & Planning:

· Orders, receives, and coordinates inventory management for the operation of the food services area

· Prepares and organizes all high-quality meals following the menu cycle and prepares off-menu items to accommodate modified diets

· Complies with Service Area Checklists and verifies sign-off

Food Service:

· Provides services in accordance with best practices, our Well-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines, and regulations/standards

· Verifies all Food Service (indoor/outdoor) areas for cleanliness according to required standards and checklists

· Audits and collects ongoing resident/family feedback from the Resident Food Services Committee

Training and Administration:

· Provides orientation and development to care partners

· Attends educational workshops to inform the team on trends and advancements in food preparation and nutrition

· Participates in various committees and meetings providing advice/input

· Maintains records required by the Community, auditors, and funders as required

Health & Safety:

· Leads and completes responsibilities outlined in the Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Wellness Strategies

· Attains and maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate regulatory standards

· Conducts regular audits to ensure Taylor View Towers is prepared for inspections

· Reduces safety hazards, accidents, and injuries as well as investigates Care Partner incidents, and implements corrective action as required

Projects and Assignments:

· Performs a variety of other projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications:

Education

· Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required.

· Formal Food Service training preferred (Red Seal or equivalent certification from an approved Food Service School) or 3-5 yrs large scale commercial cooking.

Experience

· Experience leading others in a food service environment is required

· Experience in the Food Service Industry as a Sous Chef

· Experience training others is desired

· Experience with Food Safety Practices and Safe Work Practices and Procedures

Certifications:

· Food Safe Certificate

· First Aid and CPR preferred

Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):

Social Human Skills

· Interpersonal Skills

· Customer Service

· Oral / Written Communication – must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.

· Teamwork

· Attention to detail and accuracy

Leadership Skills

· Conflict Management Skills

· Financial

Technical Skills

· Computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Working Conditions:

· The ability to move freely about, lift, or push up to 50 lbs., and frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing.

· Work in stressful and potentially emotionally charged situations.

This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to Taylor View Towers Values.