Maxville Manor is a 114-bed long-term care home located in Maxville, Ontario which is only 40 minutes east of Ottawa or 30 minutes north of Cornwall; currently seeking a casual cook to join our Maxville Manor Team. This positions will also include additional hours of work through call-in shifts.
Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, the Casual Cook will be responsible for quality control, preparation, audits and sanitation associated with all meal service in our home.
Candidate must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of a recognized Culinary Program is mandatory or equivalent or
- Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long Term Care Act, or
- Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.
- Red Seal Certificate preferred.
Additional Qualifications Required:
- Previous experience in the food service industry considered an asset
- Clear Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Screening
Summary of Job Duties:
- To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for clients, guests and employees including Meals on Wheels program
- To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively
- Monitor quality and quantity of food supplies and recommend corrective action when need be, regarding quality.
- To ensure use of proper food handling techniques
- Ensure all foods are stored and date rotated
- Monitor and follow portion control of food served to clients and coffee shop
- To complete daily temperature audits for the fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form
- To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic/modified diets according to planned menus
- To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place
- To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments
- Coaches Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and; responsible for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Food Services Manager, including staff replacements.
- Maintains all required records and cooperates with other departments to meet residents' needs.
The candidate should be able to work independently and collaboratively, be physically fit, responsible, punctual, and reliable and be able to deliver excellence in customer service for our residents.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $24.60-$26.26 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maxville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
