Cook (Full Time Day Shifts)

Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village
Full Time

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly

Rotation:

Week 1: Mon-Thurs, Sat-Sun(0930-1730)

Week 2: Mon, Wed-Fri (0930-1730)

We are looking for exceptional Cooks to join the team of Niagara Ina Grafton health care professionals. At Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village, our team is passionate, friendly and possesses a positive attitude that is essential at our versatile organization. We are a company where you are not just a number – your experience, work ethic and brilliant ideas are acknowledged and valued!!. We strongly believe that we can do great things by working together.

Organization Background:

Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village (the “Village”) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that has been providing housing and services to seniors for over 60 years. The organization encompasses two sites; the main location in the City of St. Catharines has been operating since 1959 and the newer facility, Stone Road Village in the Town of Niagara-on-the Lake, has been in operation since 2012. Combined, these two sites provide housing to more than 500 seniors. At the Village, seniors live in either rental, rent-geared-to-income apartments, life lease bungalows or apartments, bedsitter rooms, or long-term care (nursing home). At Stone Road Village, life lease apartments are available for active seniors. The Village is one of the largest providers of services for seniors in Ontario.

Position Summary

Excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced Cook who has a can-do attitude, to join our team. Working under the Manager, Food and Laundry Services, performs a variety of Food Services duties related to the planning, preparation, service, ordering, and receiving of food in an institutional Food Services operation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepares food for regular/modified diets, resident nourishments, special functions, non-resident meals/snacks.
  • Operates Food Services equipment such as meat slicer, deep fat fryer, steamer, blender, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, food grinder, and ovens.
  • Completes meal service in designated areas by planning and organizing food production to meet scheduled service times, assembling prepared food and maintaining quality assurance.
  • Maintains a safe, clean working environment by practicing infection control and completing assigned sanitation
  • Participates in the development of departmental procedures by suggesting menu changes and developing standardized recipes
  • Responsible for the department’s operation in the absence of the Manager by adjusting menus, direction of kitchen staff in the daily kitchen duties signing for goods received
  • Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job such as training of replacement cooks, special function catering, etc.

Qualifications:

  • Completed Chef Training or Cook Certificate or Culinary management certificate
  • Post Secondary Education in Food Service or nutrition management, preferred.
  • “Red Seal” certification preferred
  • Current Food Handler`s Certificate
  • Acquire a level of competence in specialized knowledge and skill in the preparation of food in an institutional setting.
  • Highly developed conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills as well as demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • We are looking for somebody who is excited about change and new learning, empathetic and optimistic.
  • Be able to physically perform the duties and responsibilities assigned.
  • High level of compassion and emotional resilience are essential.

WHY WORK WITH US

We are positive that we are able to check some of your boxes:

We have shifts that fit most schedules with premiums for working evenings, nights and/or weekends. O/T hours are also available for those who are looking to take advantage of it.

We encourage the residents of our community to care for their whole selves, and we encourage our employees to do the same by offering Extended Health Benefits, Disability, Life insurance, AD&D, and Pension Plan with 100% match from us for all full-time staff and 14% pay in lieu for part-time.

We support the well-being of our employees, so we offer an EAP to help our team handle mental health and personal challenges. In addition, we offer a generous paid sick leave for full-timers, and any unused sick time is paid out to you at the end of each year.

Amazing perks, including Employee Service Recognition programs, free parking, discounted meals from our Dining room and fitness room access.

We ensure our team receives frequent comprehensive training and education to expand their hard skills because we believe that it is our team of health care professionals who help us to do great things.

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Please note that successful applicants will require a current Police Reference Check suitable for working with the vulnerable sector prior to commencing employment. It is also, required that all new hires are to have first and second dose of tuberculosis (TB) vaccination as a condition of employment with Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume when applying for this position via indeed.

Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our leadership team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.