Cook - Part Time (PT) - Harold and Grace Baker Centre

Extendicare•Toronto, ON

35d•CA$26 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook position at the Harold and Grace Baker Centre is a part-time role responsible for preparing and delivering food for residents, guests, and employees. This role involves reviewing menus, preparing meals attractively, ensuring proper food handling techniques, and completing daily temperature audits. The cook will also prepare specialized diets, make necessary menu substitutions, and adhere to service schedules and budgets. Compliance with provincial/municipal regulations and dietary department policies is essential. The role includes participation in special occasion meals, department meetings, and quality improvement programs, while upholding organizational values and ensuring a safe work environment. A position of trust with vulnerable adults is inherent to this role.

Requirements

Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting
Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets
Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Nice To Haves

Red Seal Certificate preferred
Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset

Responsibilities

To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees
To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively
To ensure use of proper food handling techniques
To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form
To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus
To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place
To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments
To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget
To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days
To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions
To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct
To complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work
Employee Family Assistance Program
Robust benefits package
Competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings
Comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth

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