Cook

Carefor Health & Community Services; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community health service organization in Eastern Ontario is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare well-balanced meals for residents. The role requires adherence to food safety standards, effective meal planning, and a Cook Certification. This position offers competitive pay and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Defined Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Valid Cook Certification.
• Ability to follow food safety and handling standards.
• Understanding of therapeutic diets and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve well-balanced meals following menus.
• Monitor kitchen equipment operation.
• Ensure timely service of meals to residents.
• Follow sanitation and food preparation guidelines.
• Cleanup kitchen area.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety standards compliance

Meal planning

Communication

Education

Cook Certification from approved College

Job description

Under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of well-balanced meals to residents of the Pembroke Civic Complex, following established menus while considering therapeutic diets and resident’s preference in consultation with the supervisor. Responsibilities will be performed in accordance with food handling and safety standards, Canada’s Food Guide, and within the framework of Carefor Health and Community Services policies, procedures, and standards.

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

• Monitor the operation of all kitchen equipment
• Provides information to supervisor to enable effective meal planning
• Monitoring and recording equipment readings i.e. temperature of fridges
• Preparing and cooking food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
• Receiving and checking accuracy of food and supply orders and reporting concerning to supervisor or designate
• Providing direction to other members of the dietary staff
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Performing tasks according to duty sheet
• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
• Prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers, and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
• Cleanup of kitchen area
• Ensuring timely service of meals
• Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines
• Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department
• Report observed concerns to supervisor or designate
• Becoming familiar with individual resident’s dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions
• Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages
• Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
• Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager
• Cook Certification from approved College, or an acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
• Wellness program
• Company events
• Work-life balance

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.42 per hour

Expected hours: 47.5 hours bi-weekly

Work Location: Carefor Mackay Centre

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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