Job Description

Role Purpose:

Responsible for the continued day-to-day operation of the cafeteria, and performance of Cafeteria Help.

Key Accountabilities & Activities:

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  Responsible for the supervision and leadership of Cafeteria staff and ensuring excellent customer service and food quality.
• Prepares food items in accordance with standards of quality, in accordance with the weekly Cafeteria menu. Prepares soups, salads, daily specials and other food and/or beverage as requested by the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Prevents the spoiling and/or contamination of food, through the diligent proper hygiene practices and safe food handling.
• Assists Food & Beverage Manager in ordering products for the cafeteria, and monthly inventory counts
• Regularly monitors refrigerated and dry storage goods inventory levels; and maintains daily food temperature and refrigeration logs for review by Food & Beverage Manager. Rotates food in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage as required.
• Ensures all food products (raw and prepared) pass quality, quantity, and appearance per company guidelines
• Back up for Food and Beverage Manager or Cook; Assists Cafeteria staff with dishwashing duties as required.
• Participate in annual budgets, progress reports and operational plans
• Ensures work area is always clean and orderly, participating in regular kitchen cleanup. Ensures that equipment is in safe working order and reports equipment malfunctions to the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Complies with all Company policies, including but not limited to those regarding schedules, uniforms, absenteeism, and tardiness.
• Other duties/responsibilities as needed
• People Supervision:
• Organize and supervise the activities and work of a small team of subordinates to ensure that all assigned work activity is carried out in an efficient and procedurally compliant manner.
• Provide formal and informal feedback to subordinates to ensure their continuous development and overall contribution to the achievement of Maple Lodge Farms business strategy.
• Participating in the interviewing and hiring of new employees, providing accurate performance appraisals, directing the training and development of staff, and administering discipline when necessary
• Policies, Processes & Procedures
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of improved department processes, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

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  Minimum of 2 years’ experience cooking and preparing meals for very large groups;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• General computer skills (e.g. MS Office)

Education & Certification Requirements:

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  Completion of a college culinary course, or equivalent.
• Lifting up to 20 kgs
• Red Seal is an Asset
• Current Food Safety Certificate a must

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Competencies:

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  Building Trust – Builds strong relationships on a foundation of trust, loyalty and authenticity.
• Driving for Results – Relentlessly pursues quantifiable and measurable results: identifies areas for improvement and executes changes as necessary.
• Communication & Listening – Encourages open and honest communication with the team, communicates messages clearly and concisely and listens attentively to others.
• Initiative – Proactively seeks new opportunities and challenges; takes ownership and accountability for enhancing results or minimizing problems.
• Builds Networks – Builds strong relationships with peers, partners and key stakeholders, cultivating meaningful connections.
• Awareness & Insight – Assesses one’s own abilities, understands how actions impact perceptions and thrives within our culture, climate and organization at all levels.

Working Conditions:

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  Kitchen Environment

Accessibility Statement:

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.
We thank all applicants for applying however only those chosen will be contacted.

REQUIREMENTS

In the 1830s, the May family began raising chickens on a farm outside what is now Brampton, Ontario. They became a pillar of the community, and their proud tradition of hard work, agricultural wisdom, and humble family values inspire and guide us to this day.