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Job Summary
ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Supervisor Food Services is responsible for performing food preparation and production functions; ensuring standards are met in accordance with Ministry of Health LTC Standards Health Protection and Promotions Act The Occupational Health & Safety Act and Departmental Policy.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Prepares food items as indicated on Menu spreadsheets and/or production sheets for all resident areas.
Follows standardized recipes being able to produce products from scratch for delivery of meals for resident population.
Maintains the safe operation of food preparation equipment.
Ensures proper and safe storage and handling of food products.
Prepares and cooks all food items in accordance to production sheets catering requests and preparation needs.
Labels food items in each food cart.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns as appropriate.
Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Successful completion of a Chef training or Culinary Management diploma from a vocational or trade school or community college or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three (3) years experience in a related position of a large institutional or commercial establishment providing a full range of culinary services including experience working with therapeutic menus scratch cooking and bulk decentralized food service.
Valid Food Safety Certification ( Food Safety Training).
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Checks (PVSC).
Knowledge of and ability to operate institutional and job related food service tools and equipment.
Knowledge of the Sanitation Code Health Protection and Promotions Act Occupational Health & Safety Act and MOHLTC guidelines as related to food and nutrition service.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service communication team work initiative/self-management accountability flexibility and adaptability.
Demonstrated basic computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and the ability to receive and respond to emails.
Good interpersonal and communication skills to work within a diverse community and ability to deal empathetically with residents family members etc. to contribute to their well-being.
Ability to work effectively independently or as a part of a team.
Ability to read write and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs and to withstand long periods of walking standing and frequent bending and twisting.
Ability to work outside regular business hours as required and to work a variety of shifts.
As a condition of employment candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
The Regional Municipality of York stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Region’s diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, geography, economic development and population. York Region provides residents and bu ... View more
