Lead Cook

Lombard Manor is a 47-suite Seniors' Residence just 10-15 minutes past Smith Falls. We are a fantastic team supporting a fantastic group of seniors. We are looking for a Lead Cook.
- **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;
- Complete the weekly order and stay within budget;
- Assist with menu creation;
- Inventory the kitchen and raw food
- Adhere to established policies and procedures.
- Must be able to lift 40lbs.

Shifts will be 7-3pm or 10-6pm.

Wage will be based on experience. Benefits are membership to Maple Primary Health Program.
- **Qualifications**:_
- Safe Food Handler's Certificate is an asset BUT must be willing to complete this certification with Lombard team support.
- Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting is an asset but not required.
- Experience with ordering food and menu planning.
- Knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is considered an asset.
- Strong work ethic and reliability is required.
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Casual

**Salary**: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

**Experience**:

- cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)