The Mission of LeeCaring Communities is to create resident focused communities that are respectful, caring and compassionate, where residents are encouraged to live each day with purpose and belonging.

Our Values:

Resident Centered Care - we care for the whole person with kindness, respect and dignity, while ensuring residents and their families have a voice in all aspects of their care and service.

Continuous Improvement – we strive to continually improve our care and services.

Welcoming Environments – everyone who lives, visits and works in our community contributes to its warmth and friendliness.

Diligent Stewardship – we commit to responsibly using all resources entrusted to us, to maximize our residents’ quality of life.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Hospitality Manager, the Cook I, practicing under the provincial Nutrition and Food Services Standards and Canada’s Dietary Guidelines, impacts resident centered care by providing a varied, nutritious, healthy and high-quality meal service. The main accountabilities of the position are assisting Cook II in preparing and producing meals, supervising, and directing the Food and Nutrition Services staff, and ensuring all food preparation and handling is done in a safe and satisfactory manner. The incumbent in the position fosters and maintains effective relationships with site staff, professionals from other disciplines, residents and family members.

The incumbent also acts as a role model and ambassador for the Mission and Values of the Foundation.

Qualifications

Experience/Education:

• Red Seal - Journeyman Cook – preferred but not required
• Level Two Food Safe course or Food, Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate
• WHMIS Certificate
• Up to date clinical nutrition and food services knowledge
• Two years of cooking experience
• Experience with monitoring waste, auditing and calculating food costs
• Experience with use and maintenance of commercial Food Service Equipment
• Experience with inventory management, receiving deliveries, managing expiry dates and minimizing waste
• Experience in care of the elderly and dementia care an asset

Skills Required:

• Effective verbal and written communication (English) skills with internal and external customers.
• Computer skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict in a professional manner.
• Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change with a positive attitude.
• Exhibits strong knowledge and skill in seniors, healthcare or relevant speciality.
• Exhibits excellent leadership communication and analytical skills.
• Works within the Mission and Values of LCC.
• Exhibits strong problem-solving, critical thinking and customer service skills.

Ability to communicate in Cantonese/Mandarin will be considered an asset.

All employees are required to submit a criminal record check upon job offer, which includes a vulnerable sector check.

Classification: Cook I

Union: CUPE

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $20.02-$22.57 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Our facility requires continuous masking, for staff to have minimum of 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccination and follows all policies and protocols as mandated by AHS.

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Cook: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• Cantonese/Mandarin (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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