Lead Cook Part Time (PT) Kirkland Lake

COOK- Temporary Part-time (TPT)Kirkland Lake

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 youre passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth join us!

This position is for our Extendicare Kirkland Lake Home located in Kirkland Lake Ontario.

Available opportunities include Full-Time/Part-Time/ Casual; Day/Evening/ Night shifts.

What youll 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 or
• Institutional health care restaurant or hospitality cooking experience
• Red Seal certification preferred
• Current Food Handlers Certificatepreferred
• Experience with an older adult population an asset
• Strong customer and resident service skills.
• Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset
• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to read write and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)

What youll 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 more than 100 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 more than 20000 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.

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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.