Cook - Stittsville

RhynoCare Staffing Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare staffing company as a Cook, where you'll play a vital role in delivering nutritious meals to residents in long-term care facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a dedicated dietary team, ensuring that each meal meets the highest standards of quality and safety. Your culinary skills will be essential in creating delicious, wholesome meals while adhering to food safety regulations. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care facility is mandatory.
• Completion of a Food Service Worker Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals according to dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to develop menu plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Sensitivity to Elderly Needs

Education

Food Service Worker Program

Chef/Cook Certification

Valid Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

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RhynoCare Staffing offers a wide range of job opportunities for healthcare providers, including both regulated and unregulated staff.

Our clients include hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices, providing various work settings to suit your preferences.

We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and ongoing support to ensure your success.

We value our healthcare partners and promote a positive, respectful work environment.

If you are a healthcare provider seeking your next career opportunity, we invite you to join our team.

We are hiring a skilled and passionate Cook to join our culinary team. As a Cook in our partnered facilities, you will play a crucial role in meeting residents' nutritional needs with delicious, wholesome meals. You will work with the dietary team to plan menus, prepare meals, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Mandatory experience working in a long-term care facility is required.

Responsibilities

1. Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and menu plans, ensuring all standards are met.
2. Serve meals at appropriate temperatures and in a timely manner.
3. Assist with serving meals to residents, respecting their food preferences.
4. Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper food storage and handling.
5. Collaborate with dietary staff to develop menus that meet residents' nutritional needs and preferences.
6. Assist the Food and Nutrition Manager with controlling food costs, waste, and ordering.
7. Monitor food inventory and coordinate supply orders.
8. Ensure compliance with Public Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care requirements.
9. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including equipment and utensils.
10. Assist with special events and catering as needed.

Requirements

• Completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act requirements.
• Chef/Cook Certification from a recognized community college, preferably Red Seal.
• Valid Food Handler's Certificate, kept up to date.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care setting or with seniors preferred; experience in institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality cooking accepted.
• Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination per Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care policy.

Skills

• Sincere interest in and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including bending, standing, lifting, working in various temperatures, and working safely following safety procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and complete routines within scheduled times.
• Flexibility and adaptability within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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