Job Description

Description

The cook is responsible to provide quality food according to the approved menu, follow safety, hygiene, and nutrition standards.

HOURS:

• Casual/On-Call

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu designed to meet the needs of up to 10 residents while ensuring that the meals are nutritious and satisfying. Plans and prepares special diets or special event meals in consultation with care professionals and other staff.
• Prepares and cooks lunch and dinner and other sustenance items using safe food handling and preparation procedures and safety and health standards.
• Responsible for the assisting with the purchasing and ordering of food items necessary for the preparation of meals. Ensures that purchases are within approved budget limits and ensures that inventories of food and other related items are maintained. Maintains good relationships with service and food/equipment providers.
• Reports any equipment maintenance needs. Duties may involve light maintenance (i.e., cleaning of equipment, basic sanitation, etc.).
• Provides caring environment to residents and families.
• Ensures all kitchen documentation is accurate and complete. Maintains strict confidentiality of information.
• Participates in work-related conferences and seminars in order to gather knowledge of trends and initiatives.
• Fosters positive relationships with and between families and staff members.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• WHMIS
• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification are required.
• At least one-year previous experience as a cook. Experience of hospice environment is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in culinary arts from a recognized educational establishment is preferred.

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated interpersonal, teamwork and organization skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to operate related equipment

Experience:

• One year experience as a cook, experience of ordering food and associated supplies.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, will be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• TB Test

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees of Grace Health Services. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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