Assistant Cook (16) DP-AC02 (Deer Park Villa

Location

Location: Grimsby, ON

Division

Long Term Care Homes

Important Notices & Amendments

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

At Niagara Region, we believe in a culture that recognizes and rewards employees who consistently demonstrate character, competence, and high-performing characteristics.

Work/life balance is important to us at the Niagara Region, all employees are assigned to one primary long-term care location but with the opportunity to work in any of our other long-term care facilities which include locations in Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the Lake, Grimsby, and Niagara Falls.

If you are passionate about making a difference through providing exceptional health and personal care and believe, as we do at the Niagara Region, that our long-term care homes should feel like any home should – warm, welcoming, safe, comfortable and affording our residents the ability to uphold their dignity, enjoyment of life, and quality of life, this position is for you.

To recognize, reward, and support our employees, we offer:

• Competitive wages and salaries
• Competitive benefits packages – including benefits for part-time employees!
• Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Access to group home and auto insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Corporate Wellness Centre
• Wellness funds
• Discounted fitness memberships
• Employee and Family Assistance Program services
• Educational funding and subsidies to support current and/or future career opportunities
• A robust mentorship program with longer-term and shorter-term experiences
• Employee Recognition Program and peer-to-peer recognition programs

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Cook to provide resident-focused food service in the Long Term Care Home, Prepares, cooks and portions meals and snacks in compliance with therapeutic diet needs and restrictions. With the aid of recipes and menus, performs general and specialized cooking at the Long Term Care Home, maintaining high standards of quality production that meets the nutritional needs of the residents under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor and/or Nutrition Manager. Relieves and assumes the duties of the Cook as required. Works according to and maintains all applicable standards, acts and governing bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, plus an Assistant Cook (415B), Cook (415A), Institutional Cook (415D) certification program, Chef Training, Culinary Management, Food & Nutrition Management diploma, degree or certificate, or, an equivalent combination of education and/or experience as permitted by the applicable legislation/Act;
  • If currently enrolled in an accepted program, completion within the timeframe prescribed by legislation/Act
  • For Cooks, Red Seal certification is an asset but not required
• A current Safe Food Handling Certificate as required by legislation/Act
• Additional related training or education such as gerontology, nutrition, sanitation, etc. are assets

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 month of current direct institutional cooking experience
• Knowledge of kitchen operating procedures, food storage, and safekeeping
• Ability to read menus and apply mathematical fractions and decimals to adjust recipes and cooking times
• Safety and fire regulation awareness
• Should have knowledge of safety and fire regulation awareness
• Must have a clear understanding of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, regulations and best practices applicable to the long-term care and food service sectors, including Canada's Food Guide To Healthy Eating, Ontario Food Premises Regulation, Food Safety Code of Practise, etc.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Knowledge of resident/client safety issues and demonstrated capacity to apply resident/client safety practices.

SKILLS

• Ability to work co-operatively with staff and residents
• High standards of cleanliness, quality and order
• Well organized and have acceptable pace to meet time schedules
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to exercise judgement and initiative
• Willingness to train and upgrade knowledge/skills

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy
• Compliance with any requirements, including immunization and screening measures, of the infection prevention and control program as required by applicable legislation; some measures may be recommendations (not requirements)
  • Staff are required to be screened for Tuberculosis in accordance with the Act
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the job
• Must have a good attendance record
• Must be able to work shift work, including weekends

Shift Information

Currently scheduled 16 hours Days shifts, may be required to work days, evenings and nights including weekends.

Part-time employees with standard hours of less than twenty-four (24) hours per week will be scheduled considering their preference outlined in the scheduling software (MyTime) when the schedules are being prepared in accordance with Article 19.02 (a).

The employer will endeavour to ensure that part-time staff are provided with alternate weekends free from work unless they have expressed open availability in the scheduling software (MyTime).

Any open shift that is not filled after considering preferences outlined above, the employer will schedule part-time staff who have not reached their part-time commitment of 24 hours starting with the most senior qualified to perform the work until all shifts are filled.

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to ***email_hidden***. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email View email address on ca.workus.org

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Don’t have every qualification?

You may be hesitant to apply if you do not have every qualification listed in the posting. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience and education to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.

Please note that for unionized roles, we must follow collective agreement requirements. However, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications. We believe success in a role can extend beyond meeting every single requirement.

Closing Statement

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

• Email: View email address on ca.workus.org
• Phone: View phone number on ca.workus.org or View phone number on ca.workus.org
• Bell Relay: View phone number on ca.workus.org
• In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department