Cook, Casual

**Cook**

Are you interested in pursuing a career in a Long-Term Care facility? Would you like to be part of an organization that has been caring for people for more than 50 years? Tri-County Mennonite Homes wants to invest in your career, and this is an excellent opportunity for you to gain experience and growth working in a non-for-profit organization. Tri-County Mennonite Homes is looking for a Cook to work at our Nithview Community Division.

**Job type**:Casual

**Wage**:$ 20.37-23.44 (certified)
$ 19.93-23.03 (non-certified)
- _A W_eekend Premium of $2.00 hourly_ applies to all hours worked between 10:00pm on Friday and 6:00am on Monday._
- _ A Night Shift Premium of $0.40 hourly applies to all regular hours worked between 10:00pm and 6:00am._

**About the Position**

Reporting to the Director of Support, the Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the residents according to Canada's Food Guide requirements, legislative standards and regulations, and TCMH policies and procedures. The professional is responsible for all aspects of food production, food service and sanitation.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Prepares, portions, and presents meal and snacks to be served to residents, visitors, staff and special events
- Prepares food for therapeutic, texture modification, and preference diets
- Organizes food preparation schedules to meet meal deadlines
- Ensures that work area and equipment are maintained organized and clean
- Participates in training and meetings ensuring the quality of the services

**Minimal Requirements**
- Must have Food Handler Certification
- Culinary diploma or a Red Seal Cook Certification is preferred
- Long-Term Care or institutional cooking experience is an asset

**About Tri-County Mennonite Homes and Nithview Community**

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and developmentally disabled individuals. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate as divisions: Greenwood Court, Nithview Community, and Aldaview Services. Our mission is “Making Every Day Matter”.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant.

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