Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Manager - Food & Nutrition Services, or designate is responsible for the preparation of foods, including baking for residents, staff, patrons, special functions and ancillary services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible for preparation and cooking of regular, therapeutic and texture modified foods.

• Ensures the correct portioning and attractive presentation of foods.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of standardized recipes.
• Responsible for sanitary food handling and proper storage of foods.
• Ensures cleanliness of work areas.
• Responsible for preparing foods for Catering Service.
• Assists in requisitioning supplies.
• Participates in meetings to discuss food/menu related matters.
• Provides courteous and tactful customer service to residents, families, staff, visitors and other patrons.
• Participates in fire drills, evacuations and other safety measures.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Chef training or culinary management diploma or certification from a college of applied arts and technology or a private career college; and a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook; or
• Appropriate skills, knowledge and a minimum of 2 years experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality cooking to perform the duties required of the position
• Current Safe Food Handling certification approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit

Skills/Abilities:

• A genuine understanding of the needs of the frail and elderly is required
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to practice good lifting and safety and sanitation techniques
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Assets:

• A demonstrated ability in leadership skills and supervision is an asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be willing to work shift work, including weekends and holidays
• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
• Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment
• Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process
• Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis
• Must maintain current certification in Safe Food Handling approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver\xe2\x80\x99s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

City of Thunder Bay