Participation House, Markham provides a wide range of caring services to individuals with disabilities through supported independent living units, group homes, shared living, residential services and respite care. We are currently seeking a committed individual to prepare and provide food service for residents, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include:

· Daily operation of the kitchen; prepare or assign preparation of all food utilizing the cycle menu for residents, staff and visitors following standardized recipes, portions sizes and HACCP guidelines.

· Take and record all temperature of food prior to lunch service to ensure all food items are at proper temperature as per standards. Take corrective action as necessary.

· Collect food samples; properly label and store them.

· Complete food preparation using standardized recipes, maintains portion control, and determines appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements.

· Serve lunch and dinner to residents according to resident’s preference, dietary requirements and therapeutic extensions.

- Prepare and finish meals according to production sheets. Prepare casseroles for 2 group homes (as per menu From Lunch or Dinner).
- Complete supper and snack preparation before end of shift.

· Ensure meal tickets are collected for food purchases. · Perform all duties in a protected manner consistent with Participation House’s Mission Statement and The Statement of Resident Rights.

· Follow the cleaning schedule and complete cleaning daily.

· Organize, and prepare for special function (ex. Christmas Dinner,



Board Dinners, Summer BBQ, etc.)

· Assist with offsite catering and perform food service duties which Food Service Supervisor assigns

· Assist Food Service Supervisor with ordering and storing supplies.

· In the absence of the Food Services Supervisor, the Cook is responsible:

o Shift replacements o Checking deliveries against invoices and signing invoices documenting any discrepancies.

o Contacting suppliers if shortages are noted or if special orders are required

Qualifications:

· Chef Training Certification (1 year) or Culinary Management Diploma (2 year) from a program that meets the standard established by the Ministry of Training, College or University is preferred.

· Experience in a cook or kitchen position in a health care setting is preferred

· On-the-job training in cooking, food and equipment safety, and sanitation is asset

· Completed or willing to complete Food Handler Certification offered by the Public Health Department or certified third-party training provider.

· Demonstrate - leadership and decision-making qualities; tact and courtesy when dealing with others.

· Must be reliable, flexible, able to multitask, and delegate to complete meal preparation in assigned time frame with high ethical standards.

Job Types: Casual, Permanent

Pay: $25.13 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Experience

- commercial or institutional cooking: 1 year (required)

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

Work Location: In person

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