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- Employment type
- Full-time, Temporary
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and production of nutritious, high-quality food for residents at the long-term care facility. They must also maintain safe and sanitary work procedures while keeping accurate records of food service operations.
Job details
Join the County of Elgin as a Temporary Full-time Cook at Elgin Manor! Elgin Manor is a 90-bed long-term care facility situated in the Township of Southwold, just a few minutes outside of St. Thomas, Ontario. Each home area is equipped with recreation rooms, sitting areas, and television lounges to enhance programming, socialization, and visits from family and friends. Elgin Manor also features multiple outdoor garden patio areas and walkways in a tranquil rural setting, right in the heart of beautiful Elgin County. Position Title: Cook Type: Full-time, Temporary Compensation: $27.66 - $28.09/hour as per collective agreement # of Vacancies: 1 existing vacancy About the Role: As a member of the dietary team, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and production of all food served in the Home. The Cook also participates in menu presentation as well as produces high quality, nutritious and appetizing food while maintaining safe and sanitary food handling and work procedures. Attention to detail is key, as you will keep accurate records while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment (knowing the proper procedures for operating and cleaning all equipment, utensils, work services, etc. used in food service areas). Qualifications: Successful completion of a culinary management program, Cook certification, or chef training meeting the requirements of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 Current Food Handling Certificate A passion for serving others and providing quality care Excellent communication skills What You Can Expect as an Employee: Competitive compensation + 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay, paid every pay. Offered enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan (if enrolled, in lieu of benefits will reduce to 9%) Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health) Rewarding and meaningful work Flexible scheduling through the Staff Schedule Care app, including shift swapping and giveaways Conditions of Employment: Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the County of Elgin. Satisfactory 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation. Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing jobs@elgin.ca with the job title in the subject line. We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
What you’ll do
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and production of nutritious, high-quality food for residents at the long-term care facility. They must also maintain safe and sanitary work procedures while keeping accurate records of food service operations.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a culinary management program, Cook certification, or chef training that meets the Fixing Long-Term Care Act requirements. A current Food Handling Certificate and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening are also required.
Benefits
- 14% in lieu of benefits
- 4% vacation pay
- OMERS Pension Plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
Listed skills
- Food safety · Preferred
- record keeping · Preferred
- Food preparation · Preferred
- Sanitation · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Food preparation
- Menu presentation
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Equipment maintenance
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Culinary management
- Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Long-Term Care
- Tuberculosis Management
- Disabilities
- Food Services
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Tuberculosis
- Socialization
- Culinary Management
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Cook
- Cooks
- Cooks, Restaurant
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