Cook/dietary Aide

7 days ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Zest Communities Inc. St Elizabeth Retirement Residence Full time
Located within St. Elizabeth Village, we offer affordable independent and assisted living. With beautiful views of the natural landscape, our spacious private and shared rooms are bright, comfortable and secure.

The Retirement Residence provides delicious, home-cooked meals. A variety of entertaining activities promotes health, wellness and active lifestyles for residents. With our convenient location on Hamilton Mountain, St. and is close to medical services, shopping, restaurants and entertainment

Summary


We are currently seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide to prepare dining rooms and tables, assist with meal preparations from pre-determined menus, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining and kitchen areas.


Responsibilities

  • To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;
  • To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively;
  • To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
  • To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;
  • To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus;
  • To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
  • To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments;
  • To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;
  • To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures;
  • To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;
  • To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
  • To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
  • Store stock appropriately in order to maintain cleanliness and prevent food spoilage
  • Accurately record meals served and monitor temperatures of food
  • Clean assigned dining areas using appropriate procedures
  • Serve meals and transfer food trolleys
  • Adhere to strict cleaning schedules after each meal
  • Ensure correct labelling, storage and rotation of food.
  • Safely dispose of leftover food & complete kitchen closing check.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate or willing to get certificate
  • Familiar with clinical diets
  • Culinary and/or food service experience in a health care facility an asset
  • Willing and able to work well within a team environment
  • Strong customer service skills; working with an aging population providing customized support and services
  • Able to work quickly and efficiently
  • Willingness to undergo ongoing training
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; willingness to interact with residents
- *If you don't meet minimum qualifications, you may not be considered for the job"_

Requirements:

  • Vulnerable Sector Police Screening
  • Uptodate Immunizations required in the Seniors Health Care Field
  • Food Handler's Certificate
  • Ability to read, write, speak English
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 30+ pounds

Working Conditions

  • Hours of Work: Multiple Shifts including Days/Afternoons/Evenings/Weekends/ Holidays
  • Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours each day
  • Ability to work with various cleaning supplies and equipment

Job Type
Full-time

About Us
Zest Communities owns and operates a 55+ community that brings resort-style living to Hamilton.

We are passionate about creating vibrant communities for our residents, as well as creating a positive, safe, and healthy work environment for all team members.

Zest Communities and represents more than just a name:
ZEST is an attitude. It's a philosophy. It's a different way to look at the years ahead. ZEST believes that you can't help getting older, but you don't have to get "old". We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience.

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Pay:
$20.20 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • RRSP match

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

  • Are you able to reliably commute to Hamilton ON ?

Experience:

  • Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location:
In person

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