Cook – Temporary Part Time

The Salvation Army Lakeview Manor is a 50 bed, Level 3 Nursing Home, owned, operated and accredited by The Salvation Army and licensed by the provincial government. Lakeview Manor follows a resident-focused philosophy using a team approach to enhance the quality of life for each resident. Lakeview Manor is committed to providing care in the Christian spirit of compassion without regards to race, color, creed, gender, or economic status.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

To perform all related duties responsible for organizing, preparing, cooking and service of all food and beverages – including pastry, catering, and special functions.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Checks daily menu and prepares and cooks meals according to planned menus and diet requisitions.

– Prepares special diets, and monitors special diets such as allergies, gluten-free, diabetic, etc.

– Prepares and handles food and supervises and serves meals for residents’ palatability and appetizing appearance of food; all served in accordance with sanitary regulations.

– Bakes items such as deserts, breads, etc.

– Caters to special functions such as meals on wheels and holiday events etc.

– Assists in the preparation, production and serving of all foods in the Department.

– Maintains standard of production in preparation of menu items.

– Operates all kitchen equipment.

– Completes general cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and surface areas.

– Coordinates and delegates duties to dietary staff.

– Arranges staff replacement.

– Assists in the supervision of dietary staff under direction of Support Services Manager.

– Removes all garbage to assigned area.

– May be responsible for ordering, purchasing, receiving, inspecting and storage/maintaining inventory of food and/or dietary supplies.

– Monitors and documents food and refrigeration temperatures.

– Practices all safe handling of food and sanitation rules and regulations as required by Public Health standards, such as storing and dating, and observes personal hygiene.

– Reports malfunctioning of equipment to department head and documents in maintenance requisition binder.

1. A) Organizational Responsibilities:

– Communicates with residents, families, team members and health care professionals and/or other departments within the Nursing Home concerning dietary needs when necessary.

– Utilizes the facility’s resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely.

– Demonstrates knowledge of Lakeview Manor’s philosophy, mission, policies and procedures, and conducts work in a manner consistent with this.

– Participates in the LVM continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve resident, staff, department, and facility performance outcomes.

– Develops and maintains good interpersonal and communication skills and utilizes these skills in work with residents, families, volunteers, visitors, and other staff.

– Participates in department meetings, attends in-service programs, staff and committee meetings.

– Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the resident’s right to privacy.

1. D) Individual Responsibilities:

– Maintains knowledge of, and applies, policies and procedures, such as the Fire and Disaster Plan, the Infection Control and Back in Form programs, and any other site programs.

–  Practices safety and sanitation rules and regulations, and observes personal hygiene.

– Reports need of repairs to supervisor, or informs maintenance personnel, using the approved communication tools.

– Has a thorough knowledge of, and is able to demonstrate, the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment.

– Provides a comfortable, safe and clean environment.

– Adheres to WorkSafe NB Acts & Regulations in all duties.

– Maintains professional and personal development through participation in continuous education programs, in-services, and other initiatives.

– High school graduation or equivalent, plus additional program/courses of over one and up to two years, or equivalent, which includes a one year cook training plus blocks two and three.

– Two years of apprenticeship experience less classroom time for blocks two and three (12 weeks).

– Three months on the job training to learn special diets/resident diets, large quantity preparation, processes/routines of dietary department.

– Possesses a valid food handling course certificate.

– Good attendance record.

– Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.

– Able to work without constant supervision.

– Flexible availability to pick up sick calls and vacation coverage shifts.

– In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

Working Conditions:          Temporary – Part Time – 56.25 hours over a six-week period/ Plus     availability to pick up additional shifts.

CLOSING DATE: December 31st, 2021

Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to: [email protected]

Please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon a background check.

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

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS