Cook

Tillsonburg Retirement Residence; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillsonburg Retirement Residence is seeking a committed Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for residents, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should possess a food handling certificate and ideally have culinary training. The position offers competitive wages and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee perks

Support for personal and professional growth

Employee benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Matching RRSP contribution

Medication training provided

Qualifications

• Current certificate in food handling training.
• Knowledge of Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals according to the menu.
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during meal service.
• Maintain required records and ensure safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Organization

Time-management

Communication

Education

Culinary designation/diploma

Food handling training

Job description

Job Description

How do you bring kindness to others every day?

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission, and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Cook reports to the Culinary Services Manager and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals according to the menu plan and the requirements of the RHA
• Plates all meals and ensures Resident food preferences are respected
• Ensures that meals are an experience rather than a task
• Keeps the kitchen area and equipment clean
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during basic food preparation and meal service
• Work within a set budget, limit waste, and adhere to residence policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Maintain required records in the absence of the Food Service Manager, e.g., menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks
• Assist in the FIFO process of food and supply products
• Work collaboratively with all Food Services and other department associates
• Perform any other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Current certificate in food handling training from a local board of health or an agency of the board of health, or recent successful completion of an equivalent food handler training program; training can be provided if needed
• Culinary designation/diploma or equivalent designation is an asset
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset
• Familiar with weights and measurements, recipe conversion, and portion control
• Knowledge of Ontario Food Premises Regulation, Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating, and therapeutic diets
• Familiar with HACCP, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, and Sanitation Code
• Mentally and physically capable of performing duties as assigned
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Understanding and empathy for the needs of seniors
• Must be free of communicable diseases
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (within last 6 months), recent TB test results (within last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (within last 1 year), and two supervisory references

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee perks
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee benefits (if specific to the role)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (if specific to the role)
• Matching RRSP contribution (if specific to the role)
• Medication training provided (if specific to the role)

We appreciate all applicants' interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all persons. Our organization considers accessibility needs during the review process. Employees and candidates should notify their supervisor if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work to accommodate them.