Job Description

Cook

Please Note: This job is located in Wingham ON

Minimal Qualifications Required:

Formal:

Successful completion of Chef/Cook certification from a recognized college is preferred. Current Food Handler Certificate

Experience:

Previous experience in institutional food service, preferably long-term care setting--minimum of 2 years preferred.

Personal:

Effective active listening skills Effective written and oral communications skills Excellent time management skills Policies & Procedures - demonstrates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies and procedures. Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills. Be able to tolerate periods of standing or walking. Be able to lift 30 lbs.

Rewards/Perks:

Gift Card Incentive program. Pension/ Benefits for FT time Uniform Allowance Continuous education and upskilling opportunities

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of food following therapeutic diets according to planned menus for residents and guests (as required); Reviews menus before preparing meals and prepares and serves them properly and attractively; Ensures use of proper food handling techniques; In consultation with Nutrition Manager and/or designate, makes menu substitutions as necessary and records these in the designated place(s). Meets time schedule for service of meals and nourishments; Follows daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus Assists in converting recipes to different quantities and preparing/following daily production charts; Dates, labels, and stores food properly; Participates actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme day meals; Assists in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies; Assists in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper serving utensils and portion sizes. Participates actively in any department/facility committees as requested; Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dish machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned; Alerts the Nutrition Manger and/or designate to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action. Promotes a positive team spirit within the department; Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary employees; Attends department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other required training sessions; Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents; Wears personal protective equipment as designated; Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles; Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations when working different shifts. Communicates and cooperates with residents and their families; Performs dining room rounds at mealtimes to ensure resident meal satisfaction; Other duties as assigned

Profile:

Braemar Retirement Centre (MacGowan Nursing Home) is an accredited 69 bed licensed Long Term Care facility located in Wingham, Ontario. Braemar is a proud RNAO Best Practice Spotlight organization and a DementiAbility certified home who aims to provide a collaborative, person-centered environment for staff and residents alike.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $24.63 per hour

Application question(s):

How many years experience do you have cooking? Are you able to commute/ willing to relocate to Wingham ON? Do you have COVID-19 vaccines?
Work Location: In person