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At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. Reporting to the Dietary Manager, a cook follows established policies, procedures, and standards, prepares, and serves food for the residents, including the more complex meal preparation for the facility (dinner, sauces, desserts etc.), cleans production area and equipment.  If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!  

This position is for our Hamilton Home, located in Hamilton, Ontario

Available opportunities include Part-Time; Day shift (6am-2pm) and Evening shift (10am- 6pm)

What You’ll Be Doing

• In the absence of the Dietary Manger, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures. 
• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities. 
• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at mealtimes; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment. 
• Monitor's quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action. 
• Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs. 

 

What You Bring

• Current Food Handler`s Certificate 
• Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or 
• Abilit to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures 
• Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment. 
• “Red Seal” certification preferred 
• Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred 
• Ability to read and write English, and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English 
• Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition
• Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or 

 

What you’ll get: 

• Robust benefits package. 
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others  
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization 
• Employee Family Assistance Program 
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities 

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Extendicare's Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Extendicare’s hiring process.

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Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.