Job Description

Finlandia Village is dedicated to serving mature adults by providing affordable, high quality, comfortable, and secure living accommodations, along with opportunities for social, spiritual, cultural and recreational interaction within an independent, caring community.

Position Summary

The Cook provides person centered care to residents to promote the comfort, safety and quality of life of the residents of Finlandia Nursing Home/Finlandia Village. Under the direction of the Director of Support Services, responsible for the preparation of meals and snacks and cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.

Some Key Responsibilities

Prepares food in accordance with safety and sanitation regulations, the menu, standardized menus and methods best suited for the nutritional quality and appearance of the product

Follows HACCP principles in food preparation and monitors and records food temperatures for hazardous items

Cleans and maintains cleanliness of food preparation, storage areas and equipment

Receives and stores food supplies

Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and committee meetings such as infection control and health and safety

Participates in staff meetings and educational in-services

Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of the Finlandia Village Health and Safety Manual and associated Provincial Legislation

Any additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in chef training or culinary management or;

holds a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook or;

has institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality cooking experience (in place of the identified educational/training requirements) to perform the duties required

Finnish speaking skill is considered an asset

An acceptable Police Vulnerable Sector Check verified within the past six months

2-step TB test within the past six months

Physical Demands

Extensive walking and standing

Some lifting, working in awkward positions required in putting away supplies

Exposure to heat from the kitchen area

Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors

Stress related to time pressures, deadlines, and reliance on outside services for regular delivery of food items

Occasional irregular hours and overtime

If you would like to join a well-respected organization that has built a tradition of developing mutually rewarding relationships with our residents, employees, and the community we serve, please submit your resume.

At Finlandia Village, we are committed to inclusivity, diversity, equality, and accessibility. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and persons of colour, members of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, and others. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the selection process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

This job posting is for current existing vacancies.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $23.96 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Paid time off RRSP match
Work Location: In person