Job Summary:
The cook is responsible to prepare, package and/or serve nutritious and appetizing meals and/or snacks for clients attending the Adult Day Program. Must comply with all food handling and safety regulations. Assumes responsibility for the daily operation of the kitchen.
Primary Responsibilities include:
· Orders required food items and supplies per the planned menu
· Collaborates on the development of menus for various themed activities
· Ensures all food orders are received, covered, labelled, dated, and stored properly
· Follows standardized recipes for the planned menu including special diets
· Thaws meat and other frozen foods as required
· Cleans all produce needed for food preparation
· Prepares meats, desserts, pastries, soups, sauces, vegetables, salads, cereals, eggs, and luncheon items according to the menu and hours of service
· Cooks food according to required temperature/methods
· Stores all leftover foods at the required temperature and in appropriate containers (noting dates for rotation purposes)
· Adheres to standard portions determined for the program o Serves or packages food per program specifications/activities
· Courteous, friendly, and patient when interacting with clients and caregivers
· Reports to the Supervisor any observations, behaviours or incidents involving clients
· Performs duties in organized manner and according to standard practices
· Suggests to the Supervisor ways to improve processes or quality work
· Turns all cooking equipment on and off ensuring safe operation of all equipment
· Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures.
· Participates in health and safety training including WHMIS and applies this knowledge in the workplace
· Wears or uses any/all protective equipment or clothing provided by Carefor and does not interfere with protective devices as to change or negate their functions
· Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device, and which may endanger self or other worker
· Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
· Does not use or operate any equipment, machine, device, or work in a manner that may endanger self or other worker
· Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents (eg. WSIB injuries, infection control)
· Adheres to the Carefor standards for conduct and behavior and upholds Carefor's Core Values
· Ensures that confidential information relating to clients, work colleagues, suppliers and Carefor's operations is properly protected and not disclosed to third parties, unless allowed or required under relevant law or regulation
· Treats all people with respect and undertakes duties with care and diligence
· Does not use information obtained in the course of employment for personal financial gain; nor allows that information be used to obtain financial benefit for any other person or company
· Ensures all dealings with clients, suppliers and other parties are kept at arm's length to avoid the possibility of actual or perceived conflicts of interest
· Complies with all statutory and internal disclosure requirements on a timely basis and ensures to the best of ability the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the information
· Assists with table set up for meals
· Clears and washes tables, loads and operates the dishwasher and, when required, washes by hand
· Ensures kitchen laundry is washed, dried, folded and put away
· Cleans food storage areas and keeps the kitchen neat and tidy
· Follows specific program policies and procedures and others related to sanitation, safety, and quality assurance
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications include:
· Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
· Food Handlers Certificate
· 3 years’ experience in food preparation in a commercial or retirement residential setting
· Experience in entrée, soup, baking and salad production from fresh and/or frozen food/produce/meats.
· Experience with preparing food for regular and special diets o Experience with use of various kitchen equipment
· Working knowledge of the Canada Food Guide
· Ability to understand oral and written instructions and to calculate recipe quantities
· Able to lift 40 pounds, to stand for long periods of time and walk short distances
· Ability to tolerate heat in kitchen area o Team player, enthusiastic and positive o Excellent time management and organizational skills o Effective communicator
· Sensitive to the needs of older adults
· Valid drivers’ license and use of own vehicle
Please visit www.carefor.ca to learn about the range of programs and services we offer.
Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.
Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.
At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives. Our team of professionals offer care to our clients and their families by focusing on the whole person. By working in the home and community, our team has time to connect and affect real change that enriches lives and gives choice.
For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule we’re looking out for you and your family.
Our staff love working in home care because it lets them use a wide scope of practice while creating real impact and connection. And as our staff say, “If you want to work in home care, Carefor is the best agency to work for, by far.” See more about working with Carefor at https://carefor.ca/careers/
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K2B 7H5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- food preparation in a residential setting: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Driving Licence and access to a car (required)
Work Location: In person
