Temporary Fulltime Cook

Tilbury Manor is a 65-bed long-term care home dedicated to positively enriching the lives of our residents in partnership with Universal Care, our family members, valued employees and community partners.
Our team is currently hiring for a Temporary full-time Cook. We offer competitive wages with an opportunity to grow your career with an employer of choice.

Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the Cook position is a critical role that supports the production of all meals and catering services which provides our residents with nutritional care.

**As part of our team, your role as a Cook contributes to our resident experiences in the following ways**:

- Supports all aspects of optimal food services to meet the needs of our residents in accordance with infection control, quality management, legislative requirements and Company’s policies and protocols.
- Preparation and production for all meals, snacks and catering services, inclusive of meeting therapeutic diets and menu alternatives.
- Ensures meals and snacks are presented in an appetizing and appealing way to residents, while maintaining appropriate food temperature.
- Assists in menu planning and recipe development, communicates menu changes as required.
- Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, food storage area, equipment, counters, etc. and ensures proper maintenance and safety of all kitchen equipment.
- Prepares purchase orders and receives all food and supplies.
- In the absence of the Food Services Manager, assumes responsibility for departmental operations.
- Works in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate of a recognized culinary management diploma program that meets Ministry requirements.
- Completion of Food Handling Certificate.
- One (1) to three (3) years experience in a volume food preparation environment, preferably in long-term care or health care industry.
- Must posses excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Red Seal designation is preferred.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector check.
- Have a passion to promote person-centered care and work with the senior population.

If you are passionate about contributing to a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to making a difference to the lives of our residents than we would love to speak to you about this great opportunity.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process._

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-06