Temp Part-time Cook

Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action.

Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment.

Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident's needs.

Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities

Must meet one of the three (3) following qualification scenarios:

Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or

Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or

Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.

Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures

Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.

Ability to communicate positively with residents, families and colleagues

Strong organizational skills

Able to work weekends, vacation time and holidays both Cook #1 and #2 shifts

All Surge and 24/7 training is up to date

Good attendance is a must.