Cook-DS061

City of London; London; On-site; CAD 42,480,000 - 84,959,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of London is seeking a Cook for the Dearness Home in London, Ontario. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents, following regular and therapeutic menus with HACCP standards, and ensure proper temperatures.

The role requires Grade 12, an Institutional Cooking certificate, and at least three years of long-term care kitchen experience. Work is in-office, with potential shift flexibility to meet diet requirements.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12 in the Province of Ontario or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Graduation from recognized course in Institutional Cooking.
• Minimum three years experience in all facets of Long Term Care and Institutional cooking.
• Ability to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals and diets according to regular and therapeutic menus following HACCP.
• Ensures all food has reached and is maintained at proper temperature before it leaves the kitchen. Ability to work any shift in cooperation with other Cooks.
• Follows production quantities in the preparation and loading of food into hot carts.
• Serves meal in assigned dining room according to diet list and therapeutic menu.
• Reviews menus and confers with Food Services Supervisors regarding cooking schedules, modified diet preparations, waste control, production quantities etc.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes.
• Monitors stock for any shortages resulting in a change of menu and documents.
• Refers to menu and assists in preparing the list of products that need to be ordered.
• Inspects food and meats in storage and controls sanitary maintenance of work tables and equipment.
• Follows the Health and Safety, Ministry of Health and HACCP guidelines and procedures.
• Collects food samples and takes temperatures as required for each meal.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Long Term Care

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12 (Ontario)

Graduation from recognized course in Institutional Cooking

Tools

HACCP guidelines

Food safety standards

Job description

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London, Ontario is a growing and vibrant city. Our municipality is home to almost 500,000 residents, and welcomes all to live, work and play. Our employees take pride in working for a well-run city that offers exceptional amenities, services and programs for our residents. Londoners love our urban trails, outdoor parks and events, recreation programs and our thriving arts, music and culture scene!

The City of London has implemented the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division with the mandate to create and sustain action-focused, positive, and lasting systemic change in the City of London so that race or membership in an equity-denied group does not predict one’s access to opportunities or ability to engage whole heartedly in the London community. To learn more about The City of London’s commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, visit the ARAO website .

Under the direction of the Manager of Dietary Services or designate, is responsible for preparation and service of all meals in accordance with the menu. Prepares and serves the clients nutritious meals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares meals and diets according to regular and therapeutic menus following HACCP.
• Ensures all food has reached and is maintained at proper temperature before it leaves the kitchen. Ability to work any shift in cooperation with other Cooks.
• Follows production quantities in the preparation and loading of food into hot carts.
• Serves meal in assigned dining room according to diet list and therapeutic menu.
• Reviews menus and confers with Food Services Supervisors regarding cooking schedules, modified diet preparations, waste control, production quantities etc.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes.
• Monitors stock for any shortages resulting in a change of menu and documents.
• Refers to menu and assists in preparing the list of products that need to be ordered.
• Inspects food and meats in storage and controls sanitary maintenance of work tables and equipment.
• Follows the Health and Safety, Ministry of Health and HACCP guidelines and procedures.
• Collects food samples and takes temperatures as required for each meal.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Grade 12 in the Province of Ontario or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Graduation from recognized course in Institutional Cooking.
• Minimum three years experience in all facets of Long Term Care and Institutional cooking.
• Ability to work any shift.

Compensation & Other Information:

Start rate: $29.65 per hour.

1040 Hrs/6 month rate: $29.95 per hour.

2080 Hrs/1 year rate: $30.95 per hour.

This posting is for (1) casual permanent position.

Work arrangement: In-Office.

This position is located at the Dearness Home located at: 710 Southdale Rd E, London, ON N6E 1R8

Police Record Check

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSC) dated within the last 6 months.

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