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

Extendicare•Toronto, ON

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada, operating over 115 senior care and living centres and home health care operations. The company is committed to delivering care across the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. With a workforce of 23,700 individuals, Extendicare aims to be the best provider of senior care and services in Canada, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in their long-term care homes. Joining Extendicare means becoming part of a compassionate, mission-driven team focused on creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident. The Cook position involves preparing and delivering all foods for residents, guests, and employees, reviewing menus, ensuring proper food handling techniques, and adhering to time schedules for meal service. This role also includes completing daily temperature audits, preparing therapeutic/specialty diets, making necessary menu substitutions, and complying with all provincial/municipal regulations and departmental policies. Cooks are expected to participate in planning special occasion meals, attend staff meetings and training, be aware of Resident Rights & Responsibilities, contribute to the Quality Improvement Program, and follow health and safety procedures. The position requires working in a position of trust with vulnerable adults and upholding the organization's values and Code of Conduct.

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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