Second Cook - Full-Time - Pioneer Ridge

City of Thunder Bay•Thunder Bay, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Manager - Food & Nutrition Services, or designate, the Second Cook is responsible for the preparation of foods for residents, staff, patrons, special functions and Meals on Wheels. This role involves preparing regular and therapeutic foods, ensuring correct portioning and attractive presentation, and participating in recipe development and maintenance. The position also requires adherence to sanitary food handling and storage practices, maintaining cleanliness of the work area and equipment, assisting with supply requisitions, and providing courteous customer service. Participation in safety measures like fire drills and evacuations is also a key part of the role.

Requirements

Successful completion of an Ontario Apprenticeship program for the Certified trade of Cook, together with a minimum of 3 years experience as an Institutional Cook
Successful completion of the food handler training program as mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
A genuine understanding of the needs of the elderly is required
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Demonstrated ability to practice good lifting and safety and sanitation techniques
Must be competent within the meaning of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies
Must pass work fitness test
Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment
Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process
Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis

Nice To Haves

A demonstrated ability in leadership skills and supervision is an asset

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation and cooking of regular and therapeutic foods.
Ensures correct portioning and attractive presentation of foods.
Participates in the development and maintenance of standardized recipes.
Responsible for sanitary food handling and proper storage of food.
Responsible for cleanliness of work area and equipment.
Assists in requisitioning supplies.
Participates in meetings to discuss food/menu related matters.
Provides courteous and tactful customer service to residents, families, staff, visitors, and other patrons.
Participates in fire drills, evacuations, and other safety measures.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.