Cook (Temporary Full-Time)

Halton Region•Allendale Charter Township, MI

1d•CA$27 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process. We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization. You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

Requirements

Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate granted by a recognized college and a certificate of qualification as Cook or a post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in Food and Nutrition
Current Food Handler Certification.
Minimum of two years’ experience in quantity food preparation.
Ability to operate quantity food production equipment, organize and maintain all food production records and procedures.
Strong teamwork, organizational, and customer service skills.
An understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long Term Care.
Have the ability to maintain all food production and purchasing records and demonstrated ability to use MS Office software applications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cook chill food production and experience working with nutritional management software and CBORD Food Service Suite software

Responsibilities

Completes food purchasing for the production kitchen with emphasis on budget, food quality, safety and waste.
Prepares and handles food according to standardized recipes, ensuring food quality, safety and quantity.
Safely and efficiently chills cooked chilled product so that production is completed in a timely manner.
Maintains a clean and safe environment to ensure fellow employees, residents and outside clients stay healthy and injury free.
Checks ingredient quality throughout the receiving and the production of food.
Follows best practices for receiving goods, food storage and food safety.
Documents all information required to assess food temperature chill time and food quality.
Ensures that all products are labeled with appropriate expiry date.
Prioritizes and co-ordinates duties with other team members to ensure that all product is produced and chilled as per chill schedule.
Reports to the team and Supervisor any quality issues or perceived quality issues in a timely manner, ensure resolution and appropriate follow-up.
Completes inventory. Keeps stock to a minimum and implements stock rotation.
Organizes deliveries and follows through with product issues that arise with suppliers.
Weighs up standardized recipe items.
Participates with the team in development of new recipes and products.
Demonstrates respect for clients and fellow employees in all matters.
Promotes teamwork by providing input to the decision-making process governing day-to-day operations, thus preventing delays in providing quality service and products to Villages of Halton residents and off-site clients.
Acts in the role of lead hand during Supervisor’s absence.
Performs other duties as assigned.