Part-Time Cook – LTC – Vera M Davis
Job Description
Cook
Health Services – Long Term Care
1 Regular Part Time Position – 16 hours weekly
Compensation: $32.14 – $34.17
Location: On-site -Vera Davis Centre – 80 Allan Dr, Bolton ON L7E1P7
Hours of Work: 16 hours weekly
Shifts – 8:30am – 4:30pm, including every other weekend and holidays
Who We Are: The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.
We are looking for an Exceptional Cook that brings excellent customer service to our residents and families, passion, and care to the work they do.
What you’ll be doing:
- Performs all duties in relation to the preparation, cooking and serving of meals
- Understands basic nutrition, special diets, food safety and HACCP principles
- Assists in the purchasing, receiving and storage of foods and other departmental supplies
- Update Dietary records
- Portion meals in the RHA dining rooms
- Conduct meal rounds to observe and assess the quality, appearance and popularity of menu items
- Directs the dietary staff in the completion of their duties
- Makes acceptable menu adjustments during emergencies
- Maintains good relationships with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
- Follows policies and procedures as outlined in the Centres’ manuals
- Replaces staff during call-ins
- Assists with staff training and orientation
- Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops etc.
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement and Infection Control programs
- Works in accordance to Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Performs other duties as assigned
What we’re looking for:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of a recognized cooking program from an accredited college or trade school
- Must be willing to complete the Food Safety Certification course
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in quantity/batch cooking as well as fine plating presentation in an institutional or commercial kitchen
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
- Must be able to direct staff in the absence of the Dietary Services Supervisor
- Must be able to participate in the preparation and implementation of a cyclical menu
- Working knowledge of computers applications such as MS Office is required
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
- Long Term Care experience considered an asset
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Nice to Have:
- Red Seal (Cook 2) Certificate of Qualification provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities as outlined in The Apprenticeship and Certification Act would be considered an asset
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- 15% in lieu of benefits
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (if applicable)
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- TB Skin Testing
It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks
How to Apply
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