Cook

Mon Sheong; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading long-term care centre in Ontario is seeking a Food Service Worker responsible for meal preparation and supervising food service workers. The ideal candidate will have culinary training with at least 3 years of experience in Chinese culinary arts, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to maintain high health standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Chinese culinary.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Long period of standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for residents and events, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Supervise food service workers, train them, and manage inventory.
• Assist with menu planning and recipe development.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Chef training or culinary management diploma

Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Nutrition and Dietary Services or designate at MonSheongStouffvilleLong Term Care Centre, the incumbent must prepare food for residents and other events. He/she must also supervise food service workers who will be assisting with the food preparation. He/she must ensure the highest quality of food production, cleanliness and sanitation, and health and safety standards within the workplace.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for the preparation and production of all meals and catering services as listed on weekly menu including therapeutic diets and menualternatives;
• Ensure foods are palatable and served at right temperature with the right portion according to the residents’ likes and dislikescharts;
• Assist with menu planning and recipedevelopment;
• Train and supervise food serviceworkers;
• Prepare purchase requisition for food and supplies according tospecifications;
• Ensure items are delivered accurately, stored properly, and report any shortages ordiscrepancies;
• Maintain in and out record of foodinventory;
• Report health and safety hazards immediately to the supervisor /manager;
• Follow Quality Management Plan for Nutrition and DietaryServices;
• Ensure all food and food samples are properly stored andlabeled;
• Ensure all food contact surfaces aresanitized;
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and tools are properly cleaned, sanitized, andmaintained;
• Deputize for the Food Service Supervisor in his/her absence.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• With institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality cooking experience (in place of the identified educational/training requirements) or
• One of the following qualifications (as per the Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021)
  • Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate granted by a college established under the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 OR granted by a registered private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
  • A diploma or certificate granted in another jurisdiction and a set of skills that, in the reasonable opinion of the Home, is equivalent to those that the Home would expect of a person who has a diploma or certificate as set out above.
  • A certificate of qualification as a Cook issued under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, or after Part III of the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009.
  • A post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.
• 3+ years of experience in Chinese culinary;
• Prior supervisory experience and decision-making skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills;\
• Ability to speak, read, and write Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) are an asset.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Long period of standing.

Note: We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Disclaimer: MonSheongFoundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.