Ingredient Control Clerk

**Ingredient Control Clerk**: We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization. You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility. **Posting ID**: 4366 **Department**: Social & Community Services **Division**: Services For Seniors **Pay Range**: $26.10 - $27.57/hour **Job Type**: Temporary < 1 year **Contract Duration**: Up to 6 months **Hours of Work**: 40 hours per week (7am - 3pm) **Work Location**: Allendale Long Term Care Facility - 185 Ontario Street, Milton **Employee Group**: OPSEU LTC **Posting Date**:July 9, 2025 **Application Deadline**: July 16, 2025 **Job Summary**: Reporting to the Production Kitchen Nutrition Services Supervisor, the Ingredient Control Clerk manages the food and non-food inventory of the Production Kitchen and weighs ingredients for standardized recipes. **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Control inventory of all production kitchen food and non food items. - Place food orders following quantities specified on production sheets. - Maintain food usage records and reports this information to the Production Kitchen Nutrition Services Supervisor as required. - Review all deliveries to the Production kitchen, for order accuracy, requirements and specifications. - Ensure any product that does not meet quality specifications is stored in a safe manner until pick-up by the vendor takes place. - Complete inventory, following established par levels. - Rotate stock using the First In First Out method. - Ensure product specifications are communicated to all others working in the Ingredient Control area. - Plan and organizes each workday based on the needs of the operation as reflected in the production sheets which are reviewed at least two weeks in advance. - Weigh ingredients for all standardized recipes. - Ensure all internal and external requisitions are filled and delivered accurately. - Resolve product issues with vendors. - Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the Ingredient Control area and equipment. - Follow safe food handling guidelines. - Use CBORD Food Services Suite software as required for completion of duties. - Perform other duties as assigned. **Skills & Qualifications**: **Essential** - Secondary school diploma as well as post secondary education in Chef or Cook Certification or Culinary Management. - Current Food Handler’s Certification. - Understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. **Peferred** - Self-motivated. - Good attention to detail. - Strong problem-solving skills. - Time management skills. - Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook and experience using CBORD. - Previous experience in a long-term care home. **Working/ Employment Conditions**: **Working Conditions** - Must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the position including lifting up to 50 lbs. - Considerable amount of time spent in refridgerators and freezers. **Employment Conditions** - Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment. - Current (obtained within the past six (6) months) two-step tuberculosis test or Quanti-FERON-TB Gold plus test by the first day of employment. - In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require. - Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting. Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are r