Cook

Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

What to expect when you join SPLC:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
• Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Healthy and safe working environment

Position: Cook (Part-time)
Hours of Work: Variable
Reports to: Restaurant Operations Manager & Chef
Deadline: Until position is filled


Position Summary
The cook is responsible to prepare and cook meals for older adults and seniors, coordinate the meal preparation and provide other support duties to promote health and safety of clients and other staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepares and cooks meals for older adults and senior clients

• Prepares and cooks a wide variety of regular and special diet meals (including Chinese, South Asian and Western) according to prescribed or planned menus
• Determines serving sizes and estimates quantity of food supply requirements
• Plans menus for daily lunch and dinner specials as required

2. Manages the meal preparation for different programs and activities .

• Takes inventory of supplies on hand and orders required food supplies, ingredients, and other consumables on a scheduled basis as determined by menu and estimated number of clients
• Checks and inspects deliveries of food supplies for quantity and quality of items and rejects or returns incorrect items or poor quality of fresh products
• Coordinates meal preparation for variety of center programs

3. Performs other support duties

• Reports to supervisor about all existing or potential hygiene, safety hazard and quality improvement.
• Understands and complies with all legislative guidelines regarding Health & Safety in the workplace
• Maintains kitchen equipment, reports to supervisor about needs of purchase, necessary repairs, and any safety concerns in a timely manner
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures they are kept in safe and operable condition on a daily basis

Education:

• Community College Diploma in Food Services and/or Nutrition, or equivalent
• Food Handler Certification

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in preparing meals for 35 people ormore
• Experience in food services for older adults, seniors or others with menu planning including special diets an asset
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
• Preparing Chinese and South Asian meals an asset
• Able to work in a busy kitchen with high pressure and as part of a team
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset

Others:

• Vulnerable Sector screening required
• Proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical Exemption Certificate required

Senior Persons Living Connected (SPLC) is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

This is a part time position