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Cook

Ottawa, ON
CA$18/hour
Mid Level
part_time

Top Benefits

On-site parking

About the role

Reports to:

General Manager, Food Service Manager and Food Service Supervisor

Qualifications:

  1. Cook designation.
  2. Experience in quantity food preparation.
  3. Familiar with Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating and therapeutic diets.
  4. Ability to direct and supervise others.
  5. Ability to understand oral and written directions.
  6. Ability to lift heavy objects and stand and walk short distances throughout the day and to tolerate heat from kitchen area.
  7. Must be free of communicable diseases.
  8. Familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety, and Sanitation Code.

Responsibilities:

  1. To prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a safe and attractive manner. 2. To work within a set budget, limit waste and adhere to residence policies and procedures.

  2. Be knowledgeable of and practice residence's fire and safety programs.

  3. Review regular and therapeutic menus. Set-up equipment and supplies for daily food production. Prepare food following standardized recipes. Ensure meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.

  4. Sample the food prior to each meal to determine palatability.

  5. Assume responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Food Services Manager including: menu changes as necessary (ensuring that these changes follow departmental procedures), staff replacements, purchase and receive food and supplies and place service calls for malfunctioning equipment, following departmental procedures.

  6. Monitor the quality of food supplies received and the proper operation of kitchen equipment. Alert Manager of Food Services to problems and make recommendations concerning corrective actions.

  7. Maintain required records in the absence of the Manager of Food Services, eg. menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks.

  8. Responsible for the clear and correct labelling of excess food.

  9. Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during basic food preparation and meal service.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays

Application question(s):

  • Are you legally allowed to work in Canada ?
  • Are you currently in Canada ?

Work Location: In person

About City View Retirement Community

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We are a locally owned and operated retirement community that places an emphasis on quality of care and family environment.

City View takes pride in the leadership experience of our directors as well as in the capable and dedicated professional staff that serve our family members and their needs.

City View's objective is to be family to the residents and create a comfortable community where adjusting to their new home and lives is easy - all the while being wholeheartedly embraced by compassionate and energetic staff. From independent retirement living to assisted living, providing an individual service is what we pride ourselves in.

City View boasts a full and diverse calendar that addresses the needs of our seniors including; physical, social, spiritual, emotional and intellectual activities. Whether one on one or in a group, there is something for everyone.

In house amenities include:

  • A beautiful dining room, with a private dining area for residents to entertain guests.
  • Hair Salon and therapeutic spa, which offers residents the opportunity to be pampered.
  • Fitness room to help residents keep active.
  • Café for residents to relax and socialize with their neighbours.
  • Pub for residents to enjoy a drink with family and friends.
  • Theater for residents to enjoy a movie or their favourite sporting event on the big screen.
  • Chapel where residents can attend services in numerous denominations.

The community offers:

  • A charming neighbourhood, ideal for afternoon walks.
  • Several shops and malls, including College Square with a grocery store, pharmacy, clothing stores, coffee shops and much more.
  • Close to City of Ottawa Library, Centrepointe Theatre, Nepean Seniors Centre and a number of churches.
  • Easy access to the public transit service.