At Omni Quality Living, our passion is people. Whether you are connected to us through residency, family, or as a team member, you are the driving force behind our everyday care! We are in search of a Cook / Nutritional Care Aide for our Kanata, Ontario Location.
This role will work either as a cook or Nutrition care aide per day.
Below are the responsibilities and qualifications needed for the role. But first, let’s get into what we can offer you!
The Details
- Full Time Position - 60 Hours Biweekly
- Starting Pay: $20.38-$21.68 per hour
The Perks
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Nutritional Care Aide Responsibilities:
- Assist the Nutritional Care Manager and the Cook to ensure that the requirements of the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations, Accreditation Standards and all Omni standards, policies and procedures are met.
- Set up dining room tables for meals; clear tables following meals.
- Clean kitchen and dining areas and kitchen waste removal in accordance with work assignments.
- Ensure work area is kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Follow appropriate safe food handling and infection control procedures at all times throughout the receiving, storing, thawing and preparation, cooking, holding and serving processes to prevent food borne illness.
- Wash and put away dishes.
- Assist with the serving of meals and beverages in the dining area. Provide a pleasant dining experience to each resident as per established policies and guidelines.
- Prepare and serve meals and nourishments as per established menus and schedules.
- Ensure each resident has the opportunity to express his/her meal preferences by offering them a visual choice of each meal option prior to service. Accommodate resident requests and/or food preferences.
Cook Responsibilities:
- Prepare food and beverages in accordance with menu requirements, recipe and food production guidelines, diet and texture requirements and established Omni policies and procedures.
- Always follow appropriate safe food handling and infection control procedures throughout the receiving, storing, thawing and preparation, cooking, holding and serving processes to prevent food borne illness.
- Ensure each resident can express his/her meal preferences by offering them a visual choice of each meal option prior to service. Accommodate resident requests and/or food preferences.
- Always following appropriate safe food handling and infection control procedures throughout the receiving, storing, thawing and preparation, cooking, holding and serving processes to prevent food borne illness.
- Ensure each resident can express his/her meal preferences by offering them a visual choice of each meal option prior to service. Accommodate resident requests and/or food preferences.
- Always following appropriate safe food handling and infection control procedures throughout the receiving, storing, thawing and preparation, cooking, holding and serving processes to prevent food borne illness.
- Highlight the importance of creativity and passion for cooking
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to recipes and standards
- Ensure food quality and presentation.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Education
- Successful completion of an approved Food Service Worker (FSW) program.
- OR; Current enrollment in an approved Food Service Worker program.
- Maintain a current and valid ‘safe food handling’ certificate from an approved certification body at all times.
- Knowledge of the nutritional care needs of the Long Term care resident.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the basics of good sanitation and safe food handling techniques.
- Culinary Management program.
- Certificate of Qualification – Cook
- Certificate of Qualification – Institutional Cook (A certificate of completion will be required)
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada upon hire. Omni Quality Living is committed to offering accommodation to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us [email protected]. Please note that this is an existing vacancy and AI is not used as part of the selection process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.38-$21.68 per hour
Work Location: In person
