Job Title

Cook

Employer

Employer: Algoma Manor Nursing Home

Job Description

The Cook is responsible for all aspects of food production for the community in accordance with infection control, quality management, legislative requirements, and the organization’s standards. The role requires commitment to resident safety and quality care aligned with the organization’s vision and mission.

Responsibilities

- Preparing food in accordance with the regular and therapeutic menu.
- Preparing meals and snacks according to production sheets, recipes and other menu documents.
- Assisting with meal service following the appropriate dietary reference tools.
- Performing dining room rounds at mealtimes to ensure resident meal satisfaction.
- Converting recipes to different quantities as required.
- Cleaning and operating all kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
- Communicating and reporting any concerns regarding operation and malfunction of equipment to immediate supervisor.
- Receiving food and supply orders, monitoring quality of food and supplies received, and advising Director of Dietary Services of problems.
- Reporting food, supply, and equipment needs to the Director of Dietary Services.
- Counting physical food inventory at month end.
- Maintaining work areas in a safe, clean and sanitary state.
- Working in accordance with protected food handling practices and HACCP protocols.
- Managing mealtime activities in the absence of the Dietary Aide.
- Supporting and participating in quality initiatives by providing input and suggestions for improvement,



reporting feedback to immediate supervisor.
- Maintaining quality control of menu products.
- Collecting food samples.
- Assisting in catering to special functions.
- Labeling and dating all food items, monitoring and discarding as per policy.
- Completing all necessary documentation as assigned (food, fridge, freezer, dish machine, holding cabinet temperatures, equipment start-up checklists, etc.) and initiating corrective action as required.

Required Skills

- At least 1 year’s experience as a cook in the Food Service Industry.
- Experience in large quantity food preparation and cooking in health or long-term care is preferred.
- Must maintain up to date certification in the Food Safety Awareness Program offered by Public Health.
- Red Seal Designation is preferred.
- Must be knowledgeable with respect to the nutritional and other appropriate needs of geriatric residents.
- Must have working knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
- Able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and plan work.
- Must demonstrate a creative flair for menu planning, food preparation and presentation.
- Able to operate industrial kitchen equipment.
- Must have leadership ability and be able to direct the dietary department in the absence of the Director of Dietary Services.
- Must be knowledgeable of the Ontario Food Premises Regulation, Food Safety Code of Practice and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

Closing Date

August 25, 2026

Salary

$23.64 per hour

Duration

Full Time, Part Time

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