Who We Are
For over 100 years, The Elliott Community has had the privilege of providing care to citizens of Guelph and surrounding area. The Elliott offers resident-centered living choices for every stage of life, including independent living, retirement living and long term care. As a not for profit, charitable organization, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of life for our residents in a caring and inclusive home-like community.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chef Manager, the Chef is responsible for the safe preparation and delivery of all meals served within our various dining rooms and café. We know the food we serve influences our residents health and well-being, so here we provide scratch cooking, fresh ingredients whenever possible, seasonal menus, resident input and preferences and personalized nutritional care.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook all meals, with special consideration to residents dietary requirements and per production sheets
- Ensure safe food handling practices are adhered to and clean/ sanitized work areas are maintained
- Supervise dietary staff daily by delegating job functions and responsible to cover staff shortages
- Observes all policies and procedures as set out by the facility and Long Term care standards
- Communicate any work related issues to the Chef Manager or Director of Dietary Services
- Schedule and supervise dietary team members
- Oversee kitchen operations
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
The Ideal Candidate
- Red Seal Chef Certification, or in pursuit of
- Culinary management diploma or certificate, or equivalent
- Possess a valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
- Experience in large quantity food prep with holding and serving, preferably in a healthcare setting
- Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in the kitchen
- Vulnerable Sector Search Criminal Record check
- Must maintain an up to date immunization record including COVID-19 vaccination series, annual influenza and TB screening
Why Join The Elliott Community
- We offer a competitive compensation package and participation in the OMERS pension plan and extended health and dental benefit plan for qualifying staff
- An opportunity to collaborate with goal oriented healthcare professionals and make meaningful contributions in the lives of our residents
Hours
This is a permanent full time opportunity, 75 hours biweekly, 8 hour shifts varying between 5:00am - 6:00pm (shifts vary 5am-1pm, 7am- 3pm and 10am-6pm), including alternate weekends and Public Holidays, as required. This is for an existing vacancy.
The Elliott Community is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We welcome and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us and accept applications from all qualified persons.
We are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance (In compliance with AODA, 2006, Integrated Accessibility Standards 2011, Employment Standards). If you require assistance in completing a job application due to a disability please contact Human Resources directly. Information collected during this process will be used for recruitment purposes only.
As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of residents, staff and families. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our residents, staff and families. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to maintaining your fully vaccinated status on an ongoing basis, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded. A VSS criminal record check, TB testing and annual flu shot is also required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.10-$27.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you possess a culinary management diploma or certificate, or equivalent?
Licence/Certification:
- Do you possess a Red Seal Certificate? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
