Cook

Health Services - Long Term Care

1 Regular Part Time Position - no guarantee of hours

Compensation: $32.14 - $34.17 

Location: On-site -Tall Pines LTC - 1001 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton ON L6R2Y3 

Hours of Work: no guaranteed hours of work - Minimum availability required is 4 shifts per biweekly pay period

Shifts – 6:00am to 2:00pm; 10:30am - 6:30pm, may include weekends and holidays 

Who We Are: The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

We are looking for an Exceptional Cook that brings excellent customer service to our residents and families, passion, and care to the work they do. 

 
What you'll be doing:

• Performs all duties in relation to the preparation, cooking and serving of meals
• Understands basic nutrition, special diets, food safety and HACCP principles
• Assists in the purchasing, receiving and storage of foods and other departmental supplies
• Update Dietary records 
• Portion and serve meals in the RHA dining rooms 
• Conduct meal rounds to observe and assess the quality, appearance and popularity of menu items
• Directs the dietary staff in the completion of their duties
• Makes acceptable menu adjustments during emergencies
• Maintains good relationships with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Follows policies and procedures as outlined in the Centres’ manuals
• Replaces staff during call-ins
• Assists with staff training and orientation
• Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops etc.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement and Infection Control programs
• Works in accordance to Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Performs other duties as assigned

What we're looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a recognized cooking program from an accredited college or trade school
• Must be willing to complete the Food Safety Certification course
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in quantity/batch cooking as well as fine plating presentation in an institutional or commercial kitchen
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Must be able to direct staff in the absence of the Dietary Services Supervisor
• Must be able to participate in the preparation and implementation of a cyclical menu
• Working knowledge of computers applications such as MS Office is required
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
• Long Term Care experience considered an asset
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias 

Nice to Have:

• Red Seal (Cook 2) Certificate of Qualification provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities as outlined in The Apprenticeship and Certification Act would be considered an asset

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

• 15% in lieu of benefits   
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (if applicable) 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources 

 If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology. 

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing
  It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.