JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Ensure that the operation of the senior's kitchen and the nutritional care of the residents are within the Ministry of Health Guidelines and Health and Safety Guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

- Grade 12

Skills and Abilities:

- Must have a valid Class G Driver's Licence.
- Must be able to work weekends

Experience:

- 1-3 years experience in food preparation and seniors care.
- Successful completion of National Food Safety Program within 3 months.

Other:

- A Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for this position.

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Ensure that the operation of the senior's kitchen and the nutritional care of the residents are within the Ministry of Health Guidelines and Health and Safety Guidelines.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

- Plan and/or update weekly menus, including regular, restricted and modified diets as per five-week cycles for spring/summer and fall/winter.
- Collect, implement and evaluate recipes for regular and restricted diets as per five-week menu cycle.
- Create inventory lists from recipes for each week of the five-week menu cycle.
- Take weekly inventory of the food required for the following week as per the weekly menu cycle and compare it to what food is in stock.
- Evaluate and adjust recipes and/or weekly menus for special diets, availability, client satisfaction and financial feasibility.
- Determine dietary needs, likes and dislikes of recent clients and ongoing individualized changes to client’s diets.
- Ensure proper nutritional care through effective liaison with other members of the health care team.




- Provide quality dietary services through delegation of appropriate functions to staff.
- Ensure staff has an understanding of the specific dietary needs of residents.
- Record and maintain pertinent client health information.
- Progress towards maintaining optimal safety standards and that all staff work toward proper infection control.
- Monitor/record weekly and monthly food budge; ensure availability of adequate food supplies and equipment.
- Ensure menus are posted and dated as required by the Ministry of Health guidelines; track/file all menus and menu changes.
- Work towards developing cleaning and safety schedules and audits; correct unsanitary and unsafe conditions.
- Ensure meals are prepared in proper portions and are served at proper times and temperatures.
- Assist with the serving of meals and beverages in the dining room.
- Assist with setup and cleaning of the dining room before and after each meal and snack.
- Assist in the setting up of trays to residents in their rooms and the clearing of trays after meals.
- Assist in the washing of dishes and supplies following each meal and snack.
- Weekly shopping.
- Cleaning of equipment as per assigned schedule.

Job Types: Permanent, Casual Pay: From $20.51 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

- Rama, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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