Dietary Aide/relief Cook

**Location: Food Services - The John M. Parrott Centre**

**Supervisor: Food Service Supervisor**

**Hours of Work: Days, evenings & weekends (as scheduled)**

**Salary Range: Dietary Aide $22.12 - $25.07 per hour (as per the CUPE Collective Agreement)**

**Relief Cook $23.11- $26.48 per hour**

**Closing Date: February 5, 2025**

The John M. Parrott Centre is a fully accredited state-of-the-art, 168 bed long term care home, owned and operated by The County of Lennox and Addington, in the Town of Greater Napanee. The John M. Parrott Centre offers free parking, a safe work environment and upgraded technology. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic person for the position of Dietary Aide / Relief Cook.

**QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE**:

- Must possess a current Safe Food Service Worker Certificate, be currently enrolled in or enroll within 3 months of start date in the Food Service Worker Certificate Program at a college established under the _Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002,_ or Food Service Worker program provided by a Registered Private Career College & approved by the Superintendent of Private Career Colleges under the _Private Career Colleges Act, 2005_
- OR_
- Preference will be given to those who have completed a chef training or a culinary management diploma from a program that meets the standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. Preference will be given to those who possess a Red Seal Designation
- Must possess a current Safe Food Handler Certificate
- Possess a secondary school graduation diploma (preferred) or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written instruction in English
- Previous experience as a cook is required and experience as a food server in a dining room setting is an asset
- Experience in operating large quantities of kitchen equipment in a safe manner
- Ability to lift 40 pounds, stand, walk and bend for the entire shift as this is a very physically demanding job
- Requires understanding of the special needs of the senior population
- Exhibit patience and tact in their daily tasks involving residents, guests and staff
- Must be in good physical health, be clean and neat in appearance and have excellent personal hygiene
- Ability to give direction to other team members

**DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION**:

- Prepares menu items following recipes, menus, therapeutic diets, production sheets and departmental procedures
- Operates commercial equipment in a safe manner
- Portions food requirements for each RHA. Rotates Stock and plans utilization of leftover foods
- Follows all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and sanitation practices to ensure food safety
- In the absence of the Manager/Supervisor you will direct staff as needed and oversee and train dietary staff
- Portion and serve correct meals to residents and guests
- Responsible for setting and clearing tables and keeping the work areas, dining room and other areas in the department clean and sanitized
- Assist in the dishwashing process and prepare and set up daily nourishments
- Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all Public Health and Ministry of Health Dietary Compliance Standards
- Functions effectively and contributes positively to the Dietary Services Team
- All other duties as assigned

**Regulated Safety Activities**:Must adhere to all service area policies and procedures as outlined in WHMIS, Infection Control, Fire, Health and Safety and other manuals and legislation.
- The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and supports them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential._
- Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes received after the closing date will not be considered._