Cook

Chelsey Park Long Term Care; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to join their Dietary team. In this vital role, you will prepare nutritious meals that enhance the well-being of residents. Your expertise will ensure that all food is prepared to the highest standards, while also leading and coaching a team in a busy kitchen environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in care. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect chance to advance your culinary career in a supportive and rewarding atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have culinary training or a Cook qualification as per Ontario Long Term Care Act.
• Experience in large quantity cooking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals by following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Monitor food quality and coach Dietary Aides in food preparation.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Chef Training or Culinary Management Certificate

Cook Qualification Certificate

Post-secondary Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management

Job description

“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates

A department that truly helps everyone in our home, our Dietary staff ensures that our residents are provided with nutritious and delicious meals to keep them energized and ready for each day. As a pivotal member of this team, you will prepare the meals that will sustain our residents! Are you ready to get started?

You will be accountable for:

1. Reviewing all menus and preparing food by following standardized recipes and production sheets.
2. Assisting with the responsibilities of the Food Services Manager in their absence.
3. Monitoring the quality and quantity of food supplies and recommending corrective action when necessary regarding quality.
4. Coaching Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and serving activities; assuming responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Food Services Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment.
5. Maintaining all required records and cooperating with other departments to meet resident needs.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

Must meet one of the three (3) following scenarios:

1. Chef training or culinary management certificate/diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the Ontario Long Term Care Act; or
2. Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long Term Care Act; or
3. Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.

Additional qualifications include:

1. Red Seal Cook Trade Certification is an asset but not required.
2. Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred.
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
4. Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.

Interested applicants should send their resumes directly to [e-mail]. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability-related needs and those who require accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.