THE ELLIOTT COMMUNITY
Guelph, Ontario (ON)
May 19, 2024
Full time
Who We Are For over 100 years, The Elliott Community has had the privilege of providing care to citizens of Guelph and surrounding area. The Elliott offers a range of services to tailor care for each resident at every stage of life, including Long Term Care, Retirement, Life Lease and Respite Care. As a not for profit, charitable organization, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of life for our residents, The Elliott has a unique philosophy formed on family values. The Opportunity Reporting to the Chef Manager, the Cook is responsible for the safe preparation and delivery of all meals served within our various dining rooms and café. We know the food we serve influences our residents health and well-being, so here we provide scratch cooking, fresh ingredients whenever possible, seasonal menus, resident input and preferences and personalized nutritional care. Job Responsibilities Prepare and cook all meals, with special consideration to residents dietary requirements and per production sheets Ensure safe food handling practices are adhered to and clean/ sanitized work areas are maintained Supervise dietary staff daily by delegating job functions and responsible to cover staff shortages Observes all policies and procedures as set out by the facility and Long Term care standards Communicate any work related issues to the Chef Manager or Director of Dietary Services Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers Oversee kitchen operations Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment The Ideal Candidate Red Seal Chef Certification is an asset Culinary management diploma or certificate, or equivalent Possess a valid Safe Food Handler's Certificate Experience in large quantity food prep with holding and serving, preferably in a healthcare setting Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in the kitchen Vulnerable Sector Search Criminal Record check Must maintain an up to date immunization record including COVID-19 vaccination series, annual influenza and TB screening Why Join The Elliott Community We offer a competitive compensation package and participation in the OMERS pension plan and extended health and dental benefit plan for qualifying staff An opportunity to collaborate with goal oriented healthcare professionals and make meaningful contributions in the lives of our residents Hours This is a permanent full time opportunity, 75 hours biweekly, 8 hour shifts varying between 5am - 10am start times, including alternate weekends and Public Holidays, as required. Number of Vacancies: 1 vacancy Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years In support of persons with disabilities, The Elliott Community asks that job applicants with disabilities who require accommodation in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if contacted for an interview so that a suitable accommodation can be arranged. (In compliance with AODA, 2006, Integrated Accessibility Standards 2011, Employment Standards). If you require assistance in completing a job application due to a disability please contact Human Resources directly. Information collected during this process will be used for recruitment purposes only. As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of residents, staff and families. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our residents, staff and families. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to maintaining your fully vaccinated status on an ongoing basis, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $23.77-$25.34 per hour Benefits: Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care Wellness program Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Work Location: In person