RESPONSIBILITIES

- Review regular and therapeutic menus and set up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
- Prepare food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets.
- Provide for prescribed diets, including variations in texture.
- Ensure meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
- In the absence of the Dietary Manager, decide on menu changes as necessary and ensure that changes are recorded following department procedures.
- Monitor quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alert Manager of problems.
- Recommend corrective action.
- Direct Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times; assume responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
- Maintain all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperate with other departments to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

- One of the following: Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE

- Red Seal certification preferred.
- Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred.
- Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
- Ability to read and write English, and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English.
- Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy workplace.

Time Type: Part time





When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors' population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.

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📌 Part-Time Cook (Port Stanley)
🏢 111000 Extendicare (Canada
📍 Port Stanley