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/Dietary Aide (Full-Time) for a Long Term Care Facility located in Gore Bay, ON. This is for a contract of 1 month, possibility of extension.

We are currently hiring a FULL-TIME Dietary Aide with the following duties:

• Ensures compliance with retirement home 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 Dietary Aide/Cook in the Long Term Care Facility role (kitchen experience, cleaning experience, serving experience etc.) Culinary School for Cooks/Dietary Aide, Food Nutrition Diploma certificate etc. are an asset.
• Must have a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
• Must have Proof of Immunizations such as MMR, Varicella, tDap & COVID vaccination passport showing at least 3 doses
• Must have 2-step TB test or chest x-ray and clear Vulnerable Sector Check within 6 months (Not later than January 2025)
• 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 Cook/Dietary Aide position with us at Gifted Hands. Please submit your Resume, Safe Food Handlers Certificate and any related certificates to: dwark@giftedhhs.com

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

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and TB Test completed within the last 6 months (not later than December 2024)?
• Do you have a valid Safe Food Handlers Certificate? This is required. Culinary School for Cooks/Dietary Aide, Food Nutrition Diploma certificates are an asset. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE RIGHT QUALIFICATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
• Are you willing to stay in shared accommodations?
• Do you have experience working as a Dietary Aide/Cook in an LTC or a Retirement facility in the last 9-12months? DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
• Do you drive? Can you commute to the location? Mileage will be paid for Travel to location and final Travel home - no mileage paid for any personal travel during contract.

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-02