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Food Services Cook
Full-time, Permanent

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If you enjoy working in a team environment and want to make a difference every day,
Hospice Care Ottawa may be the place for you!

Location: Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice, Kanata

Who We Are
Hospice Care Ottawa is a community-based charitable organization providing high quality end-of-life care for terminally ill people living in Ottawa. Services aim to provide residents and their loved ones with an experience in palliative and end-of-life care, which is supportive and peaceful, surrounded by caring that reflects as closely as possible to a comfortable home environment. The HCO programs include day hospice, home support, family services and residential hospice services. Hospice Care Ottawa relies on and values the contribution of over 700 volunteers who contribute to every aspect of our programs. Hospice Care Ottawa is looking for people to work in a supportive integrated environment who are committed to providing the highest quality palliative and end-of-life care.
 
The Position
Working at our Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Kanata, the Food Services Cook will be responsible for:
  • The overall operations of the kitchen including budgeting, grocery shopping, food preparation and cleaning.
  • Develop and maintain a healthy menu for residents and program clients, provide catering to hospice special events
  • Inventory rotation and controlling food waste and spoilage.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable standards for food preparation and storage.
  • Managing team of Kitchen Volunteers

The Schedule
  • Weekdays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • 4 days/week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Education & Skills

To be successful, you will have:
  • Completion of a 1-year Food Service Worker post-secondary program
  • Possess valid Food Safe, SafeCheck or Food Handler Certification recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Health
  • A minimum of 2-years cooking experience within a healthcare setting* (*an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be taken into consideration)
  • Excellent communication skills – written & oral in English
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Volunteer management experience is an asset
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel
  • Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check to Hospice Care Ottawa’s satisfaction
  • COVID-19 Proof of full vaccination required and ability to continue to comply with vaccination policy

What We Offer

As a member of our team, you will be provided:
  • Competitive wage for a community-based organization
  • Group Benefits, Employee Assistance Program and Paid Time-off
  • Training & Development opportunities
  • On-site, free parking; convenient access to public bus routes
  • Work within a supportive and positive work environment

​Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
 
Hospice Care Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer welcoming application from individuals with diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please make your request when contacted.
 
To Apply:
 
We look forward to receiving your application!  
Applications will be accepted until Friday September 2, 2022.
Interested candidates can apply directly online through this page.
Applications will be considered on receipt and candidates may be contacted prior to the application deadline.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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