Medex - Cook (Full-Time, 3 mo with possible extension)

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Extendicare Canada Inc. Full time

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Medex - Cook (Full-Time, 3 mo with possible extension) page is loaded Medex - Cook (Full-Time, 3 mo with possible extension) Apply locations Ottawa, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R10122

Job Description 

Candidates are invited to apply for the Temporary Full-Time Cook (3 mo with high possibility of extension) position to work at our Extendicare Medex facility, a 193-bed long-term care home, located in Ottawa, Ontario.

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, follows established policies, procedures, and standards, prepares, and serves food for the residents, including the more complex meal preparation for the facility (dinner, sauces, desserts etc.), cleans production area and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal 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.
  • In the absence of the Dietary Manger, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures.
  • 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 mealtimes; 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 needs.
QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Additional qualifications include:

  • “Red Seal” certification preferred
  • Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred
  • Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures
  • Ability to read and write English, and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English
  • Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Time Type:

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

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Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.

Our Mission
“Helping People Live Better.”

We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life.

We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members.

Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance.

Our Vision
Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada.

Our Values
At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us.

Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations.

Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents.

Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement.

Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others.

Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers.

Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication.

Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.

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