Cook - casual New Orchard Lodge

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Extendicare Full time

Job Description 

COOK ( Casual ) – Extendicare New Orchard Lodge

Candidates are invited to apply for the  Casual Cook position to work at our Extendicare New Orchard Lodge facility, a 109-bed long-term care home, located in Ottawa, Ontario.

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, follows established policies, procedures and standards, prepares and serves food for the residents, including the more complex meal preparation for the facility (dinner, sauces, desserts etc.), cleans production area and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.  Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets.  Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture.  Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
  • In the absence of the Dietary Manger, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures.
  • Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems.  Recommends corrective action.
  • Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.
QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet one of the three (3) following qualification scenarios:

  • Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or
  • Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or
  • Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.

Additional qualifications include:

  • "Red Seal" certification preferred
  • Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred
  • Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures
  • Ability to read and write English, and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English
  • Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.

Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:

Simone St-Cyr, Dietary Manager

E-Mail: 

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Accommodation needs must be provided in advance.   To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Time Type:

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. 

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare 

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

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