Cooks
Thessalon
Food & Hospitality
POSTED: 2 months ago
Employer
Algoma Manor Nursing Home
ES Job ID
7787
Closing Date
August 25, 2026
Salary
$23.64
Duration
Full Time , Part Time
Job Description
The Cook is responsible for all aspects of food production for the Community and in accordance with infection control, quality management, legislative requirements and the organization’s standards. As a valued member of the team, the Cook demonstrates a commitment to resident safety by providing quality care in accordance with the organization’s vision and mission.
Job Duties
Preparing food in accordance with the regular and therapeutic menu.
Preparing meals and snacks according to production sheets, recipes and other menu documents as provided.
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(s) 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.
Labelling 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 years’ 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.
All applicants must be entitled to work in Canada on a permanent basis.