Cook Regular Part Time [IAR Ck2 0.40] AgeCare Aurora

AgeCare; Aurora; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in York Region is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals while ensuring a safe kitchen environment. The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience and holds a current Safe Food Handling Certificate. Join us to serve seniors with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Minimum of public school education is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain work areas in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Direct Food Services Workers in their duties.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervisory skills

Safe Food Handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma/certificate in quality food preparation

Job description

Overview

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Cook of the Long-Term Care residence is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time and that work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.

What Is In It For You

• Checks special diet orders for new admissions to ensure they are correct (as required).
• Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Food Services Manager/Supervisor.
• Directs Food Services Workers in the performance of their duties and assumes responsibility for the operation of the Food Services Department (as required).

What You Will Need

• Prior experience as a Cook preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• A minimum of public-school education is required. High school education is preferred.
• Must have a diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!