Cook - Red Seal

*** $2000 SIGNING BONUS ****

If you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults, then this is the career opportunity for you.The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawartha’s.Our caring and highly skilled staff promotes family and community involvement to enrich the lives of our residents.

Do you value work-life balance? AON’s Cooks are creating chef-inspired meals during the day and are home with their families in the evenings. With every other weekend off, you can pursue your culinary passion while enjoying life to the fullest.

Canterbury Gardens islooking for a full time Red Seal Cook who will share in our passion for providing quality care and superior levels of service to our residents. As a Cook, we will rely upon you to provide our residents and visitors with high quality, nutritionally balanced meals. You will manage your role efficiently while providing exemplary customer service with kindness and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare food for residents following approved recipes and ensuring that portion control, temperature, and food presentation guidelines are adhered to
• Manage food preparation for special seasonal events and catering as required
• Consistently review residents’ regular and therapeutic diets, dietary restrictions, and food allergies and communicate such information to staff
• Maintain required records including menu changes, food orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks etc.
• Ensure appropriate communication occurs within and across departments
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Cook Certificate required
• Must have Safe Food Handlers certificate; chef training or a culinary management diploma
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, or institutional setting preferred
• Familiarity with therapeutic diets and nutritional standards for seniors an asset
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team
• Available to work varied shifts as assigned.
• Shifts range from 6am to 8pm

Why Choose The Gardens of Peterborough?

• Every other weekend off
• Regular shifts end by 8:00pm daily
• Annual wage increases
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Contribute to seasonal menu design
• Job security in a beautiful, home-like work environment

AON Inc. offers competitive compensation; premiums available for papered Cooks

AON Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities as part of our hiring process. We welcome and thank all applicants; however only those selected for interview will be contacted

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person