Cook - Peel Manor LTC

Regional Municipality of Peel • Brampton, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Regular Part Time Cook position within Health Services – Long Term Care at Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre. The Long-Term Care Division operates following the Butterfly Model of Care, which emphasizes person-centered care to residents and families, aiming for high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life. Staff are expected to possess emotional intelligence to deliver authentic and meaningful person-centered care. The role seeks an exceptional Cook who provides excellent customer service to residents and families, bringing passion and care to their work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
• Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate granted by a college of applied arts and technology or private career college
• Holds a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook issued by the Director of Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, Registrar of College under the Ontario College of trades and Apprenticeship Act 2009, or Registrar of Skilled Trades Ontario under the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021.
• Must be willing to complete the Food Safety Certification course, as offered by the Public Health Division.
• 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 in English.
• 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 is required.
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Long Term Care experience considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and/or plan menu items as per posted menu and food production schedules
• Directs Dietary Aides in the absence of the supervisor
• Assists in the purchasing, receiving and storage of food and supplies and maintains food records as required
• Understands basic nutrition, special diets, and food safety
• Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles
• Reports Health and Safety hazards
• Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors

Benefits

• 14% in lieu of benefits
• Optional enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree