Please Note: Application reviews begin immediately, continuing until the position is filled and may close at any time.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Manager - Food & Nutrition Services, or designate is responsible for the preparation of foods, including baking for residents, staff, patrons, special functions and ancillary services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

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- Responsible for preparation and cooking of regular, therapeutic and texture modified foods.

- Ensures the correct portioning and attractive presentation of foods.

- Participates in the development and maintenance of standardized recipes.

- Responsible for sanitary food handling and proper storage of foods.

- Ensures cleanliness of work areas.

- Responsible for preparing foods for Catering Service.

- Assists in requisitioning supplies.

- Participates in meetings to discuss food/menu related matters.

- Provides courteous and tactful customer service to residents, families, staff, visitors and other patrons.

- Participates in fire drills, evacuations and other safety measures.

- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

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- Chef training or culinary management diploma or certification from a college of applied arts and technology or a private career college; and a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook; or

- Appropriate skills, knowledge and a minimum of 2 years experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality cooking to perform the duties required of the position





- Current Safe Food Handling certification approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit

Skills/Abilities:

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- A genuine understanding of the needs of the frail and elderly is required

- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing

- Ability to work independently and as a team member

- Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills

- Demonstrated ability to practice good lifting and safety and sanitation techniques

- Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Assets:

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- A demonstrated ability in leadership skills and supervision is an asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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- Must be willing to work shift work, including weekends and holidays

- Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer

- Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies

- Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

- Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment

- Prior to commencing employment,



must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process

- Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis

- Must maintain current certification in Safe Food Handling approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit

General Information:

As an equal chance employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

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- Photos

- Any certificates that have photo identification

- Driver’s licences

- Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

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