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Cook (Part-time) - Golden Years

Look at us grow! We are looking for a part-time Cook to join the Golden Years Long Term Care team.

JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM! peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the ninth year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.

THE ROLE

This position assists with food preparation and serving of meals. As part of the Food Services team, the Dietary Aide will provide meal service according to the resident nutritional profile and in a timely manner to maintain a pleasurable dining experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in maintaining the dietary department in a safe and sanitary manner. Provides assistance to the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
Assists in the preparation, re-heating and service of beverages, breakfast items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and catering as assigned.
Serves meals and beverages, following residents' diets and food preferences, using the Dietary Profiles and Therapeutic Menus.
Assists in monitoring quality of food supplies received and advises Director of Food Services/Cook of problems.
Follows proper food handling techniques. Dates, labels, and stores food properly. Keeps work area clean and uncluttered and completes scheduled cleaning duties. Maintains cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room, and storage areas.
Meets scheduled meal and snack times.
Participates actively in special occasion and theme meal days.
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must have completed, or be enrolled in the Food Service Worker training program.
Must maintain up to date certification in the Food Safety Food Safety Awareness Program offered by Public Health.
Preference will be given to individuals who have previous Long Term Care experience
A minimum of grade 10 education.

Benefits of working with peopleCare Communities:

CHOICE

Days, Evenings, and Night opportunities are available!
Part-time and full-time hours offered!
Benefit programs presented after probation!

STABILITY

The security that comes with working with a company that has been in the community for over 50 years
No moving around or travelling home to home
A nice company to work for - many of our staff have been with us for more than 30 years!
Minimum 8-hour shifts
Registered Nurse support 24/7 - you're not on your own

HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY

In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, we have an immunization requirement for all employees.
We provide appropriate PPE
On-going Infection Prevention and Control measures, education, and support available to all employees
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance Program is free and confidential to all employees and family members including: Individual, family, children, and couples counselling, Wellness Promotions, Training and resources, Group Workshops, After hours emergency services and Critical Incident Debriefing, Credit Counselling and Financial Literacy Programs, Assorted therapies as needed: ie. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative, Mindfulness, Trauma treatment.

Interested? We want to hear from you! Apply now!

In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, our COVID-19 Immunization Policy requires all staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (1st and 2nd dose) as a condition of employment* along with a police check and a negative TB test result.

*Where the successful candidate has not been fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason may be accepted.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary: From $22.01 per hour

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