Job Description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Production Chef, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage food purchase requisitions, inventory control and management for food and beverage supplies
• Ensure the quality and proper use of produce and applicable products
• Participate in the development of cyclical menus and lead menu adjustment requests, reviews and decisions
• Participate in reviewing work of supervised staff through
• Directly responsible for the functioning of relevant equipment, arranging for maintenance and repairs and locking out of equipment when necessary
• Interact with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit regarding outbreak protocol
• Respond to client/patient requests/concerns directly or through appropriate forums
• Communicate and ensure compliance of Health and Safety, Food Safety/Quality and Productivity standards
• Responsible for the supervision of 15-20 staff members and support hiring, training, orientation and performance management of staff
• Understand the collective agreement and ensure it is adhered to
• Maintain anecdotal notes, minutes, legislated records, and other records as required by the department
• Continuous Quality Improvement including identifying the need for, organize and lead quality improvement initiatives - (production staff)
• Make recommendations related to health and safety
• Participate on applicable and appropriate Health Centre Committees
• Identify, plan, and implement revenue generating ideas
• Working with the Nutrition Services team, develop and revise cafeteria and catering menus with the intent to increase sales
• Assist in product testing

What we’re looking for:

• Red Seal Required
• Education in Culinary arts required
• Membership in CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Management) – national association- required and/or willing to obtain within 1 yr. of employment
• Menu planning and development
• Valid Food Handler's course from a recognized institution-mandatory,
• Knowledge and commitment to health and safety standards, regulations, supervisory responsibilities and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to schedule employees and production shifts within a multi-shift food production environment
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Food Production and Nutrition, with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of equipment management and capital planning
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Diets
• Knowledge of Sanitation Code and all applicable legislation
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Excellent listening skills coupled with the ability to offer tactful, courteous client-centered service
• Ability to work with little supervision

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.