We pride ourselves on the culinary creations served from our kitchen and are looking for an experienced and passionate cook to lead our team in Sidney Care. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience in a long-term care setting and can give direction and run a full-scope kitchen. If you have health care industry experience and a passion for making great tasting food, and strong customer service skills, we would love to hear from you. Beyond the perks that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider, we offer competitive wages, benefits, and skill development. Shifts: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm To provide healthy, fresh and meals to the residents and visitors at Sidney Care Home Following direction from head cook, implements the four-week menu plan following sections 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 & 67 of Community Care and Assisted Living Act: Residential Care Regulation Maintains a safe, clean and organised kitchen and storage area abiding by Health and Safety Regulations Supervises and directs Dietary Assistants/Kitchen Assistants Ensures compliance from other kitchen workers standards, policies and procedure of Sidney Care Home, Residential Care Regulations and Safe food handling Ensures the kitchen runs to times with having food prepared ready to serve following Community Care and Assisted Living Act: Residential Care Regulations Maintains a record of temperature control for fridges, freezers, and hot water (dishwasher), and keeps a log. Ensures a safe and secure environment in the kitchen and dining room for staff, residents, and visitors Participate and complete mandatory training and education Participate in annual performance reviews Understand the policies and procedures Know where to find the policy and procedures binder Understand and follow the infection prevention and control, and Occupational Health and Safety policies Understand the complaint procedure and refer all concerns to the leadership team Food Safe – Level One (Level Two preferred) Have the experience, competence and training necessary to ensure that food is safely prepared and handled and meets the nutrition needs of the resident in care Sidney Care is a part of the Care Group. The Care Group is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care and constantly strives to improve performance. the focus is placed on enhancing the quality of care by treating the resident as an equal partner in his or her care.