Cook - Permanent Casual - Pine Meadow Nursing Home

At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, 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 dietary team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality food, nutrition and customer service to residents in a clean and safe environment. If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

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

What you’ll 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.
• “Red Seal” certification preferred.
• Current Food Handler`s Certificate.

What you’ll 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.
• Robust benefits package.

Pine Meadow Nursing Home is a 64-bed rural community home and a provider of care and services for seniors. We are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. Our qualified and highly trained workforce are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services. When you choose to build your career with Pine Meadow, you are joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.