Cook

2 days ago

Orillia, Canada LOFT Community Services Full time

**DATE**:November 11, 2024
**LOCATION**:Orillia, ON - Back to Home Orillia
**COMPENSATION**:$22.29/hour

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a **Relief **- **Cook**.

**Job Summary**
The Cook renders a range of services that relate to the operation of the kitchen. These responsibilities include the preparation and service of food for the meals as scheduled and for other special occasions as requested and the storing and stocking of food. Cleaning duties pertaining to maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room, as well as other delegated responsibilities, are included to ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen’s food service.

**LOFT Back to Home Program in Orillia**, offers specialized high support, supportive housing to individuals 55+ who are designated ALC or at risk of ALC. The home has 44 beds, and our Hub and Spoke Community Program offers additional 24 hour supports within the home and community to an additional 40 individuals. Our high support includes specialized Personal Support Workers, Psychogeriatric Case Managers, Life Enrichment and Behavioral Supports. Staff receive enhanced training related to mental health, addictions, psychosocial rehabilitation, responsive behaviors, and dementia.

**What You Will Do**
- Prepare/cook the food for scheduled meals, snacks, and other occasions, as requested, according to the menu plan; prepare/cook appropriate food for those on special diets as required.
- Ensure that the standard of quality for the food service is maintained.
- Ensure utensils, etc. are available for meals as scheduled.
- Serve meals at specified times.
- Clear and clean tables in the dining room area after the mealtime is finished.
- Clean all dishes, utensils and equipment used in the preparation and service of the food provided by the kitchen.
- Clean all stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cupboards, pantries and all other equipment and areas that are associated with kitchen food service.
- Monitor inventory of storage areas and refrigerator/freezer units; accept and store deliveries/food in proper areas and according to policy.
- Other related duties as assigned by the Food Services Coordinator

**What You Bring**:
Must Haves
- Several years of kitchen/cooking experience and/or training
- Knowledge of equipment used in the preparation of food
- Knowledge of health standards for the handling and storage of food
- Knowledge of nutrition standards and special diet requirements
- Knowledge of occupational Health and Safety Standards
- Valid Food Handler’s Certificate
- Key Skills and Competencies:

- Ability to communicate in English, oral and written.

**Work Environment**:
The following physical movements are required as part of the regular routines of the job:
Frequency:

- Standing - ongoing daily
- Walking - ongoing daily
- Sitting - 1.5 hrs/day (breaks)
- Climbing - stairs to staff room and washroom
- Lifting (floor to waist) - twice/week - max. 35 lbs
- Lifting (waist to shoulder) - ongoing daily - under 10 lbs
- Repetitive bending, lifting, twisting or turning - 2 hrs/day
- Crouching - 1-2 times/day
- Reaching - 1 hour/day sporadically
- Kneeling - 1-2 times/day
- Bending - 1 hour/day, sporadically

Weight factors - Frequency per day:

- Under 2 lbs - ongoing
- Under 5 lbs - ongoing
- Under 10 lbs - 2 hours/day, twice/day
- 15-20 Pounds - 8 times/day
- 20-30 lbs - occasionally, 1-2 times/day
- 30-50 lbs - twice/day

Use of equipment such as a trolley is provided for staff to move heavy items to and from the work/preparation area.
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**:
LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

**_Note:_**_ A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required._

**CLOSING DATE**: November 25, 2024

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