Cook, Luther Village on the Park

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Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community cares about its staff and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive notforprofit health and social service organization that strengthens peoples lives by providing mental health employment and housing services to more than 18000 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness opportunities for employment a place to call home and a sense of belonging.

There is one Parttime permanent Cook LVP position available starting on May 26 2025 working 22.5 hours per week.

Your Role:
Under the direction of the Manager of Food Services assumes responsibility for meeting the dietary and food service requirements of residents with differing needs and preferences. Provides guidance and training to food services staff in all dietary and food preparation procedures. Contributes ideas toward the creation of menu that caters to a diverse resident group. Communicates and answers questions from residents and guests related to the menu. Maintains the confidentiality of information relating to residents and their families. Works intentionally from an antiracist antioppressive perspective to further create a sense of belonging at the Village.

Tasks:
Cooking:

1. Prepares and offers meals that are well balanced attractive and comply with Canadas Food Guide; Ensures that meals and snacks are presented to maximize visual appeal taste and texture.
2. Undertakes basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling food; Prepares dishes such as salads and entrees.
3. Prepares quantities of food that align with budget and reduce waste.
4. Prepares specialized meals based on resident preferences dietary restrictions and cultural cuisines.
5. Ensures that specified meals being prepared for residents with allergies or intolerances are kept away from foods and surfaces that might contain those ingredients.
6. Prepare Village Shoppe and Martins Restaurant menu items as required to support with daily sales and special events.

Prepping:

7. Assists with peeling dicing and washing food product.
8. Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
9. Communicates effectively with the team to determine produce orders.
10. Assists with dishwasher duties when required.

Safe Food Handling:

1. Ensures that meals are served at proper temperatures and as scheduled.
2. Inspects work areas supplies ingredients and cooking equipment to ensure constant conformance to regulatory standards.
3. Ensures food is safely stored and properly labeled and dated to avoid spoilage and facilitate proper rotation.
4. Participates in proper cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas including but not limited to server equipment countertops kitchen equipment cooking surfaces floor fridges and freezers.
5. Works within legislated requirements for proper food handling and infection prevention and control including WHMIS Occupational Health and Safety RHRA and Public Health.
6. Organizes fridge and dry storage in accordance with food safety regulations; Rotates inventory in the fridge (newest to the back). First in first out (FIFO).

Administration:

7. Works with the Manager Food Services to monitor food and supplies inventory and ensure supplies are maintained. Shops for food items when required.
8. Informs the food service leaders of appliance and other equipment breakdown.
9. Assists with distributing the weekly orders to the right storage areas as well as checking product that is delivered against what was ordered.
10. Receives food and supplies and checks delivery prior to signing. Reports discrepancies to the Manager Food Services.
11. Assists with last minute scheduling adjustments (i.e. sick calls) as required.
12. Assist the Manager Food Services in the planning of diverse menus.
13. Completes monthly food inventory as required.
14. Records temperatures for fridges freezers and food in compliance with safe food handling.

Your Talents and Experience:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a valid safe food handling certificate required. Red Seal an asset or twoyears of formal food preparation training preferred. Must be able to communicate clearly with residents and staff. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations for ordering food and calculating portions. Has had previous experience developing menus for the senior population. Has a solid understanding of how to use and maintain kitchen equipment. Must demonstrate empathy for and understanding of the needs of seniors their families and the professionals engaged in their care. Must be knowledgeable of and capable of interpreting legislation related to food handling WHMIS Occupational Health and Safety and infection control. Alignment with the agencys commitment to antiracism and antioppression. Demonstrates a passion and willingness to learn for antiracism and antioppression practices.

Whats in it for you

Job Band D (hourly wages): Min $22.21 Mid $ 22.95 Max $23.75
A positive work culture inclusive workplace policies and employee wellness initiatives
Enrollment in a defined pension plan with the Heath Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
Enrollment in our Modular Health and Dental Benefits plan with Sun Life.
Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling resources and services.
Paid vacation (prorated to start date and hours for position; accumulated biweekly)
15 hours of personal time per year.
Paid sick time (prorated to start date and hours for position; accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.
Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
Employee Referral Incentive Program.
Agency Orientation and Training modules.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Staff appreciation events.

If you are communityfocused and share our values and antiracism commitment we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application through BambooHR in confidenceno later than 4 pm on May 14 2025.

This is an internal and external posting.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you dont have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at or by callingext. 1247.

Commitment to Equity

As a community agency delivering mental health employment and housing services Starling Community Services acknowledges Canadas history of systemic racism oppression and the need for structural and institutional change. We are committed to continuously improving so that we may deliver equitable and accessible services to our entire community.

We are dedicated to embedding equity practices into the fabric of our organization recognizing that this requires ongoing effort education and dialogue. Guided by our equity strategy we are committed to providing equal opportunities for career advancement professional development and success for all staff regardless of their identity or background.