Job Description

About Us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario's largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we're looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we're proud of the impact we have in people's lives.

What You Will Do:

The Cook is responsible to prepare, package and/or serve nutritious and appetizing meals and/or snacks for clients attending and participating in the Meal Programs or other Centre activities. Assumes responsibility for the daily operation of the kitchen. The Rover Cook fills in where needed at one of the 5 Centres.

Orders required food items and supplies per the planned menu Collaborates in the development of menus Ensures all food orders are received, covered, labelled, dated, and stored properly Follows standardized recipes for the planned menu including special diets Thaws meat and other frozen foods as required Cleans all produce needed for food preparation Prepares meats, desserts, pastries, soups, sauces, vegetables, salads, cereals, eggs, luncheon items according to the menu and hours of service Cooks food according to required temperature/methods Stores all leftover foods at the required temperature and in appropriate containers (noting dates for rotation purposes) Adheres to standard portions determined for the program Serves or packages food per program specifications Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures Adheres to Carefor's standards for conduct and behaviour, and upholds Carefor's Core Values Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent Food Handlers Certificate 3 years' experience in food preparation in a commercial or retirement residential setting Experience in entree, soup, baking and salad production from fresh and/or frozen food/produce/meats. Experience with preparing food for regular and special diets Working knowledge of the Canada Food Guide Ability to understand oral and written instructions and to calculate recipe quantities Ability to lift 40 lbs, to stand for long periods of time and walk short distances Ability to tolerate heat in the kitchen area Team player, enthusiastic and positive Excellent time management and organizational skills Effective communicator Sensitive to the needs of older adults

Valid Class G Driver's License and use of a car

What we have to offer you:

Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Employee and Family Assistance Program Professional Development Opportunities Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture Wellness program Company events Work-life balance

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.72 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

Are you willing to travel to other locations as needed?
Experience:

Cooking: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person