At Omni Quality Living, our passion is people. Whether you are connected to us through residency, family, or as a team member, you are the driving force behind our everyday care! We are in search of a Cook for our St. Jacobs, Ontario location - Heritage House.
The Cook reports directly to the Nutritional Care Manager and is responsible for preparing food and beverages for residents, as well as communicating with health and regulatory bodies regarding the department’s operations.
Below are the responsibilities and qualifications needed for the role. But first, let’s get into what we can offer you!
The Details
- Pay Rate: $24.68 per hour
- Full-Time
The Responsibilities:
- Assist the Nutritional Care Manager to ensure that the requirements of the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations, Accreditation Standards and all Omni standards, policies and procedures are met.
- Liaise with officials of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-Term Care, Accreditation Canada, Public Health and other consultative and regulatory bodies regarding the organization and operation of the nutritional care department and the nutritional care of the residents of the home
- Prepare food and beverages in accordance with menu requirements, recipe and food production guidelines, diet and texture requirements and established Omni policies and procedures.
- Always follow appropriate safe food handling and infection control procedures throughout the receiving, storing, thawing and preparation, cooking, holding and serving processes to prevent food borne illness.
- Ensure each resident can express his/her meal preferences by offering them a visual choice of each meal option prior to service. Accommodate resident requests and/or food preferences.
- Always following appropriate safe food handling and infection control procedures throughout the receiving, storing, thawing and preparation, cooking, holding and serving processes to prevent food borne illness.
- Ensure each resident can express his/her meal preferences by offering them a visual choice of each meal option prior to service. Accommodate resident requests and/or food preferences.
- Always following appropriate safe food handling and infection control procedures throughout the receiving, storing, thawing and preparation, cooking, holding and serving processes to prevent food borne illness.
Education / Qualification
- Successful completion of an approved Chef’s Training program.
- Certificate of Qualification – Institutional Cook (A certificate of completion will be required).
- Food service worker experience
- 2 years of full time experience OR 3 years of part time experience.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada upon hire. Omni Quality Living is committed to offering accommodation to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us [email protected].
Please note that this is an existing vacancy and AI is not used as part of the selection process.
Pay: From $24.68 per hour
Work Location: In person
