Assistant Cook/Dietary Aide- FT temporary - Jobs in Warkworth, ON

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Home: Warkworth PlaceLocation: Warkworth, ONPosition: Assistant Cook/Dietary Aide - FT TemporaryLet food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” – HippocratesTired of living to work Work to LIVE in beautiful Warkworth! Situated only a short drive from Rice Lake, Warkworth is a unique blend of uptown style and a friendly, safe country village. Whether your passion is hiking, gardening, art, shopping, music, theatre, or going to the beach, Warkworth is guaranteed to have something for everyone!Ask yourself three questions:

• Are you looking for a role with tons of opportunity for career advancements
• Are you ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort
• Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long term care

If the answer is yes, we would love to know more about you!Southbridge Care Homes is looking for a qualified Cook to become part of a dynamic Food and Nutrition Department team, that ensures our Residents are provided with nutritious and delicious meals, that are prepared and served with love. If you are ready to be part of a great team that is passionate about their work and improving the lives of our Residents, this is the role for you!Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manger, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures.
• Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action.
• Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.

QualificationsMust meet one of the three (3) following qualification scenarios:

• Chef training or culinary management certificate/diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the Ontario Long Term Care Act; or
• Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long Term Care Act, or
• Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition

Additional qualifications include:

• Red Seal” certification preferred.

• Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and write English, and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English.
• Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.

Interested applicants should send their resume here. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.Mb58iZvoLxQuick Apply

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