Cook

**Job Description**:
**Cook**

**Health Services - Long Term Care**

**1 Regular Part Time Position - 32 hours per pay period**

**$29.48 to $31.34/hour**

**Who We Are**: The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

We are looking for an **exceptional Cook** that brings excellent customer service to our residents and families, passion and care to the work they do.

**What you'll be doing**:

- Prepare, cook and/or plan menu items as per posted menu and food production schedules
- Directs Dietary Aides in the absence of the supervisor
- Assists in the purchasing, receiving and storage of food and supplies and maintains food records as required
- Understands basic nutrition, special diets, and food safety
- Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles
- Reports Health and Safety hazards
- Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors

**What we're looking for**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of a recognized cooking program from an accredited college or trade school
- Red Seal (Cook 2) Certificate of Qualification provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities as outlined in The Apprenticeship and Certification Act would be considered an asset
- Must be willing to complete the Food Safety Certification course, as offered by the Public Health Division
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in quantity/batch cooking as well as fine plating presentation in an institutional or commercial kitchen
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
- Must be able to direct staff in the absence of the Dietary Services Supervisor
- Must be able to participate in the preparation and implementation of a cyclical menu
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
- Long Term Care experience considered an asset
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

**Location**:Vera Davis, LTC - 80 Allan Drive, Bolton (this location is not accessible via public transportation)

**Hours of Work**: 32 hours per pay period - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - every other Thursday and Tuesday and every other weekend and Holidays
- % in lieu of benefits
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

**Interview**:Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
- ** Vulnerable Sector Police Check**:

- ** TB Skin Testing**:
**As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.**

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the
**_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.

Additional Information:
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