Cook

Temporary Part Time Dietary Aid/COOK – Extendicare 15. Hours Bi-weekly

Posting Number 034-23

 At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality food, nutrition and customer service to residents in a clean and safe environment.  If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!     

  

This position is for our St Catharines, Extendicare Home, located in St Catharines, Ontario.   

What you’ll be doing

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. 
• Prepares food and nourishments in accordance with prescribed diets.

• Maintains all required records and monitors quality and quantity of food.
• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at mealtimes.
• Assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

What you bring

• Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or 
• Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or 
• Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition
• “Red Seal” certification preferred 
• Current Food Handler`s Certificate 

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities 
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization 
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others  
• Employee Family Assistance Program 
• Robust benefits package. 

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada

Time Type:

Part time

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.