We at Gifted Hands Health Services are a healthcare staffing agency, that takes pride in providing outstanding healthcare staffing solutions to Hospitals, Long Term Care and Retirement Homes throughout Ontario, Canada.
GHHS is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate COOK for a Retirement Home located in Toronto, ON.
We are currently hiring a COOK with the following duties:
- Ensures compliance with long-term care governing practices and standards for safe food handling, preparation, service and sanitation
- Responsible for the preparation/delivery of all food for home residents
- Review all daily and weekly requirements before preparing meals and snacks
- Performs daily responsibilities using Infection control practices
- Records all temperatures for fridges, freezers and storerooms daily on the audit form
- Prepares and serves foods for therapeutic diets according to planned menus,
- Following individual diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes
- Makes menu substitutions as necessary and records these in a designated place.
- Labels, dates and stores all food in the appropriate fashion
- Monitors quality of food supplies received and advises management of any issues
- Completes pre-start-up equipment checks as required
- Keeps work areas clean and completes scheduled cleaning duties
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have relevant experience working as a COOK in a Retirement Home, Long Term Care Facility or Hospital
- Must have a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
- Proof of Immunizations such as MMR, Varicella, tDap & COVID vaccination passport showing at least 3 doses
- 2-step TB test or chest x-ray and clear Vulnerable Sector Check within 6 months
- Must be available for all shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays
How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about providing exceptional care to those in need, we encourage you to apply for the Personal Support Worker (PSW) position with us at Gifted Hands. Please submit your Resume and Safe Food Handlers Certificate to us at [email protected]
We look forward to reviewing your application!
GHHS is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to be able to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual
Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Do you have a 2 step TB and VSC within 6 months?
- Do you have a valid Safe Food Handlers Certificate?
- Do you have experience working as a COOK in a Retirement Home or Long Term Care Facility?
Work Location: In person
