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Health Services - Long Term Care

Status: 1 Regular Part Time Position 

Salary Range: $33.26 - $35.37 plus 14% in lieu of benefits

Work mode: Onsite

Location: Sheridan Villa LTC, 2460 Truscott Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 3Z8

Hours of work: No Guarantee of Hours (shifts include 6:00AM - 2:00PM, 6:30AM - 2:30PM, 11:00AM - 7:00PM)

Who We Are: The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

We are looking for an Exceptional Cook that brings excellent customer service to our residents and families, passion, and care to the work they do. 

What you will do in this role:

• Prepare, cook and/or plan menu items as per posted menu and food production schedules
• Directs Dietary Aides in the absence of the supervisor
• Assists in the purchasing, receiving and storage of food and supplies and maintains food records as required
• Understands basic nutrition, special diets, and food safety
• Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles
• Reports Health and Safety hazards
• Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors

What the Role Requires:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
• Must have the following:
  • Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate granted by a college of applied arts and technology or private career college; or holds a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook issued by the Director of Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, Registrar of College under the Ontario College of trades and Apprenticeship Act 2009, or Registrar of Skilled Trades Ontario under the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021.
• Must be willing to complete the Food Safety Certification course, as offered by the Public Health Division.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in quantity/batch cooking as well as fine plating presentation in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
• Work experience in a Long-Term Care setting is preferred.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Must be able to direct staff in the absence of the Dietary Services Supervisor.
• Must be able to participate in the preparation and implementation of a cyclical menu.
• Working knowledge of computers is required.
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties.

Nice to Have:

• Red Seal (Cook 2) Certificate of Qualification provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities as outlined in The Apprenticeship and Certification Act would be considered an asset
• Long Term Care experience considered an asset

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• 14% in lieu of benefits 
• Optional enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable) 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources 

Join us-be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed in person.

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Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel's Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We're working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we've been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it's impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.