POSITION SUMMARY: Primary purpose of the job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal and provincial standards, guidelines and regulations, with the Long Term Care Home’s established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietary Department Manager to assure quality food service is provided at all times.

REQUIRMENT: If all requirements are not met, application will not be reviewed further.

- PROOF REQUIRED: Chef training or culinary management diploma from a program that meets the standard established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, or Experience in institutional health care, restaurant, or hospitality cooking.
- PROOF REQUIRED: Successful completion of a food handler’s course offered by the local public health department.
- PROOF REQUIRED: COVID Vaccinations (2 Doses plus Booster) and "Clear" Vulnerable Sector Check not less than 6 months old.
- Required: Experience as cook in Long Term Care Setting with geriatric population.

PERSONAL COMPETANCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

- Must be knowledgeable about Canada’s Food Guide, therapeutic diets and HACCP
- Providing Resident-Focused Care and Service. Respecting Resident’s confidentiality and treating staff, residents, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.
- Complete daily cleaning assignments, sign off logs as posted, and perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager.
- Complying with all provincial long-term care regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
- Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.



Review menus prior to preparation of food.
- Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of Cook.
- Develop and maintain a valuable working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the Home.
- Serve and prepare food that is palatable and appetizing in accordance with established portion control procedures, diet needs, and special diets
- Ensure that safety and sanitary regulations and precautions are always followed by all personnel.
- Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
- Assist in the delivery, inventorying, and storing of incoming food and supplies.

WORKPLACE CONDITIONS:

- Must be physically capable of safely lifting and transferring hot heavy objects and standing for the majority of work hours.
- Will be exposed to alternating warm and cold temperatures.
- May at times work in close proximity to individuals presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with complex and challenging mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions.

Pay: $25.31 per hour

Application question(s)

- Are you legally eligible to work in Ontario, Canada?
- How many years of experience do you have working as a Cook in a long-term care home?

Experience:
- Long term care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- current Food Service Worker certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook - Long Term Care (Toronto)
🏢 Sherbourne Place, Long Term Care Home
📍 Toronto