Cook I

Your Opportunity:

The Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ADTP)/Summit Day Hospital (SDH) is looking for an energetic, team-oriented person to join our team in the role of a Cook I. ADTP and SDH provide intensive mental health day treatment for adolescents, aged 13-18. As a Cook I, you will be responsible for food preparation, portion and assembly, and serving menu items. Your typical duties will include preparing multi-ingredient recipes from raw ingredients using various cooking techniques and established recipes, preparing meals using precooked products utilizing various re-thermalization techniques and ensuring meals are appropriately portioned. The role is required to maintain inventory by ordering, receiving and stocking food orders. As well, the role is required to ensure all provincial health regulations are met with proper food stage and handling. You will follow RA guidelines for quantity and quality controls, food safety standards, and established cleaning and sanitization practices to ensure the cleanliness of cooking equipment and work areas. The role works with two Food Service II staff in the delivery of food service and takes the lead on giving direction on the operation of the kitchen. The role entails providing food service/meal planning for youth in ADTP and the SDH. Food service for these programs provides nutritious meals and snacks for up to 40 individuals (staff/clients)– morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and supper for SDH. The role also provides support to other services such as food ordering for clinical groups, adjusting food service based on client dietary restrictions when possible, meeting with clients to review food service and occasionally having clients work in the kitchen with support from clinical staff. This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and initiative.

Description:

As a Cook I, you will be responsible for food preparation, portion and assembly, and serving of menu items with limited supervision. Your typical duties may include preparing multi-ingredient recipes from raw ingredients using various cooking techniques and established recipes, preparing meals using precooked products utilizing various re-thermalization techniques and ensuring meals are appropriately portioned. You will follow Recovery Alberta guidelines for quantity and quality controls, food safety standards, and established cleaning and sanitization practices to ensure the cleanliness of cooking equipment and work areas.