Chef (25-171)

Job Title: Chef
Bargaining Unit: CUPE 1792
Schedule: Cook 6 PT
Vacancy Status: Temporary Vacancy

Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure.

The Chef is responsible for ensuring high-quality food production by planning, preparing, and overseeing the delivery of nutritious and appetizing meals tailored to meet the diverse dietary needs of residents at the Glen Stor Dun Lodge (GSDL). This position ensures that food services align with Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations, resident dietary requirements, and infection control standards. The Chef collaborates with dietitians, healthcare professionals, and kitchen staff to provide meals that enhance residents' health and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu development adhering to dietary guidelines for long-term care residents, considering nutritional needs, special dietary restrictions, resident preferences and seasonal ingredients to enhance meal satisfaction.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation align with established standards.
• Ensure all food preparation, handling and storage meets Food Safety and Health Canada regulations, including proper sanitation, safe storage, and compliance with local public health standards.
• Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, cleaning schedules, and inventory logs as required by regulatory bodies.
• Provide guidance to dietary aides, ensuring that they adhere to food safety standards, kitchen protocols, and operational policies.
• Assist with food inventory, ensuring sufficient stock of quality ingredients, and oversee ordering, stock rotation, and waste reduction practices to maintain cost-effectiveness and prevent shortages by conducting regular stock assessments.
• Adhere to the operational budget, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and food preparation while meeting quality standards and adhering to nutritional requirements.
• Work closely with other employees working in the GSDL and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of meal services, that meals are tailored to the specific health needs of residents, including those with allergies, medical conditions, and dietary requirements and address any concerns related to resident satisfaction or food service delivery.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to improve the dining experience for residents, including adopting new culinary trends, sustainable practices, and enhancing meal presentation by staying informed about culinary trends, integrating innovative practices into the kitchen operations and participating in quality assurance programs and audits to continually enhance food service delivery.

Leadership of Others

• N/A

Position Requirements

Education & Certifications:

• Diploma in culinary arts, or a related field with Red Seal Certification.
• Valid Food Handler Certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional kitchen or culinary setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Culinary Knowledge & Techniques: Strong understanding of cooking techniques, menu planning, and meal preparation for Long-Term Care residents.
• Nutritional Knowledge & Dietary Management: Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements specific to Long-Term Care residents, including knowledge of various medical diets and the ability to tailor meals accordingly while ensuring balanced nutrition and resident health.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, food handling practices, and sanitation standards required to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Strong skills in managing food costs, minimizing waste, and optimizing resource usage to meet budgetary targets.
• Time Management & Organization: Ability to coordinate food preparation schedules, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and maintain kitchen workflow during high-pressure situations.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to address issues such as food shortages, equipment malfunctions, or unexpected dietary requests while maintaining high standards.
• Adaptability & Creativity: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and develop creative solutions for menu adjustments or special resident requests while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience using food service management software and electronic documentation systems.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a kitchen environment within the GSDL.
• Flexible to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as per the facility's needs.
• Cognitive demands include being able to recall recipes, meal plans, resident preferences, and dietary restrictions, and managing multiple cooking processes simultaneously while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Physical demands include extended periods of standing and walking, frequent chopping, stirring, carrying, and lifting, and other repetitive kitchen tasks.

If selected for this role, you will need to provide:

• Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Proof of Certifications

Additional Information:
The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The City of Cornwall is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the City, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The City of Cornwall is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please save a copy of this posting for your records. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your application. Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person.

To see the full job posting, please visit: https://www.cornwall.ca/en/city-hall/careers.aspx