Position Title: Cook / Food Services Worker

Reports to: Support Services Manager

Job Location: Brockville, Ontario

Salary Range / Classification: $20.99 per hour

Job Type: Two (2), full-time permanent positions, one (1) part-time

Organizational Background

Sherwood Park Manor Long Term Care Home is a full-service non-profit, non municipal Nursing Home licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Manor, as is commonly referred to, has a rich and interesting history and maintains a high profile in our local community. Our Vision is: “A choice to celebrate living”. Our Values are: Choice, Collaboration, Compassion, Professionalism, Respect and Safety.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Service Support Manager, the Cook / Food Services Worker prepares food to residents of the Manor.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Read write and accurately follow written and verbal instructions they relate to food preparation, storage and serving protocols
• Follow with accuracy the specific needs and requirements of each resident’s diet

Skills and Knowledge

• Certified as a Cook, Apprentice, Cook 2 (assistant) mandatory or Food Service Worker Course and kitchen experience
• Completion of high school (grade 12)
• Completion of a Food Safety Awareness Program Certificate
• Have working knowledge of therapeutic diets and portion control
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with the residents of a LTC home
• Ability to work under stress
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team
• Previous experience providing laundry and / or sanitation services an asset
• Previous experience working in a long-term care home an asset

Working Conditions:

• Stand and walk for long periods
• Sit for short periods
• Bend, stoop, and carry
• Push/pull wheeled equipment
• Safely transfer and lift (up to 20 kg.) in accordance with Sherwood Park Manor’s transfer and lift procedures Work in a busy environment with interruptions and multiple ongoing priorities.
• Performing tasks during the summer months without climate control.
• Use of cooking equipment and cleaning and maintenance of said equipment
• Work day, evening, night shifts; weekends, holidays and for call-in shifts
• Manor policies require all employees to properly wear surgical masks and N-95 when necessary
• Obtain and pass a Vulnerable Sector Check, if one available must be less then 6 months old
• Must have an up to date 2 –step TB test

Signing Bonus:

A signing bonus of $500 will be offered to successful candidates, who sign a full-time (1) year commitment to the position.

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

Sherwood Park Manor provides accommodation to any candidate upon request throughout the recruitment process. Sherwood Park Manor is also committed to providing a work environment that supports diversity in all of its forms, believing that each employee has the right to participate in an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Sherwood Park Manor offers competitive compensation and immediate access to the HOOPP pension plan; salary is commensurate with experience. To find out more information about the Sherwood Park Manor, please visit our website at https://sherwoodparkmanor.com/. We sincerely thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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