Care Home Cook

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. To be considered for interview, you must have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed by your local municipal police within the last 6 months or proof of application.

Department: Social & Community Services
Services For Seniors
Job Type: Relief/ Casual
Allendale Long Term Care Facility - 185 Ontario Street, Milton
Reporting to the Production Kitchen Supervisor, Nutrition Services, the Cook maintains a sanitary kitchen and prepares food according to standards set out by Public Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

Completes food purchasing for the production kitchen with emphasis on budget, food quality, safety and waste.

• Prepares and handles food according to standardized recipes, ensuring food quality, safety and quantity.
• Safely and efficiently chills cooked chilled product so that production is completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to ensure fellow employees, residents and outside clients stay healthy and injury free.
• Checks ingredient quality throughout the receiving and the production of food.
• Follows best practices for receiving goods, food storage and food safety.
• Documents all information required to assess food temperature chill time and food quality.
• Reports to the team and Supervisor any quality issues or perceived quality issues in a timely manner, ensure resolution and appropriate follow-up.
• Completes inventory. Keeps stock to a minimum and implements stock rotation.
• Promotes teamwork by providing input to the decision-making process governing day-to-day operations, thus preventing delays in providing quality service and products to Villages of Halton residents and off-site clients.
• Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate granted by a recognized college and a certificate of qualification as Cook or a post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in Food and Nutrition
• Current Food Handler Certification.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in quantity food preparation.
• Ability to operate quantity food production equipment, organize and maintain all food production records and procedures.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and customer service skills.
• An understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long Term Care.
• Have the ability to maintain all food production and purchasing records and demonstrated ability to use MS Office software applications.

Knowledge of cook chill food production and experience working with nutritional management software and CBORD Food Service Suite software

pushing, pulling, and moving heavy materials, equipment and boxes.

The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
~You will also be required to provide a current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past six (6) months) by the first day of employment.

In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.

• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.