Cook - SEIU Service

1 week ago

Orillia, Ontario, Canada Simcoe County Full time

Job Summary

The Simcoe County is seeking a skilled Culinary Professional to join our team in a long-term care facility. As a Cook, you will be responsible for ensuring that all meals and nourishments are prepared and served in a safe and appropriate manner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Dietary Supervisor in ensuring that the requirements of the Long Term Care Homes Act 2007 and other relevant legislation are implemented in the dietary department.
  • Ensure that established policies, procedures, and work assignments are followed and provide direction to Dietary Aides accordingly.
  • Prepare and serve meals in accordance with the menu/therapeutic menu or substitutions approved by the Dietary Supervisor.
  • Ensure that menus are posted and dated.
  • Record and adjust quantities on the production sheet as required.
  • Ensure that cleaning and maintenance schedules, sanitary, and safety procedures are carried out; report all equipment failures and breakdowns promptly to the Dietary Supervisor or Administrator.
  • Supervise Dietary Aides in the performance of their duties and assume responsibility for the efficient operation of the dietary department in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
  • Ensure that care and services are delivered in environments that support safe resident care.
  • Ensure that food and equipment are prepared, stored, and handled in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Assist the Dietary Supervisor in the purchasing, receiving, checking, and storage of foods and other supplies and maintain food records as required.
  • Prepare special diets and ensure that they are provided as required.
  • Undertake inventory of food and supplies as directed by the Dietary Supervisor.
  • Assist in the maintenance of optimal safety standards to ensure the safety of residents and other staff.
  • Assist in the orientation of new staff to the department (Dietary Aides and Cooks).
  • Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, committee meetings, workshops, etc., as directed by the Dietary Supervisor.
  • Assist in the implementation of quality management mechanisms as directed by the Dietary Supervisor.
  • Participate in and demonstrate an understanding of resident safety principles and practices into all day-to-day activities.
  • Follow safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicate any activity or action that may constitute a risk to resident safety.
  • Act as a member of the inter-disciplinary team within the Home.
  • Effectively utilize all electronic systems provided.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Long Term Care Homes Act, and their regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follows all County of Simcoe Health & Safety policies, procedures, and legislation.
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.

Requirements

  • Strong practicing knowledge of culinary practices preferably within a long-term care setting.
  • Proof of or proof of enrolment as an Apprentice for the Cook trades designated 415 (A or B or D) with the College of trades Ministry of Training Colleges, Universities, and Immigration within the first 3 months.
  • Meet the requirements of Challenge for the written knowledge-based exam for the Cook trades designated 415 (A or B or D) with the College of Trades, Ministry of Training Colleges, and Universities within the first 3 months of hire.
  • Current proof of Safety Handlers Certificate, or proof of enrolment and successful completion within the first 3 months of hire.
  • Understanding of therapeutic diets.
  • Knowledgeable of the nutritional needs of the geriatric population.
  • Ability to cook and prepare modified textures to meet industry standards for Dysphagia.
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and have the ability to supervise.
  • Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire.
  • As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing, as per Public Health requirements (can be completed at the home).

Education and Experience

  • Minimum two (2) years previous cooking experience, preferably in a long-term care home, or retirement, hospital, or institutional setting.
  • Experience with preparation of cooking a variety of food in large quantities.

Effort and Working Conditions

  • Standing, walking, lifting, and moving heavy items on a daily basis.
  • This position is located in a long-term care facility, exposure to illnesses and germs are possible on a daily basis.
  • Work schedule to be determined; shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

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