Assistant Chef - Oshawa, ON

Canadian Society of Nutrition Management; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Oshawa, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare and organize meals for long term care residents. Ideal candidates will have a Culinary Management Diploma or equivalent, a valid Food Handler Certificate, and 2 years of cooking experience. Responsibilities include maintaining food safety standards, following established menus, and ensuring a safe kitchen environment. The hourly salary ranges from $30.05 to $31.15, with additional conditions for employment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Culinary Management Diploma or a Journeyman's Cook's Certification.
• A valid/approved Food Handler Certificate obtained within the past 5 years.
• Minimum 2 years recent quantity cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare nutritious food for long term care residents.
• Follow menus and coordinate food requirements for daily meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary skills

Good communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

Culinary Management Diploma or Journeyman's Cook's Certification

Valid Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

The Region of Durham is committed to employment equity and is actively implementing measures to build and sustain an inclusive, barrier-free workplace that is reflective of the diverse residents it serves. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, people from racialized communities, women, persons who live with disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities and people with diverse identities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants who live with disabilities.

This position is located at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa, Ontario.

The incumbent will:

• Assemble, prepare and organize safe, nutritious and palatable food in accordance with established standards for long term care residents and outreach clients
• Follow established menus, recipes and production sheets to organize, plan and coordinate food requirements for daily meals for service areas
• Provide instructions, delegate assignments and communicate with food service staff in regard to production requirements, panning and ingredient control
• Organize and properly rotate food items in fridges and freezers
• Maintain a safe work environment by cleaning and sanitizing counters, equipment and utensils according to established procedures
• Prepare meals for special events and functions as required

The successful applicant will possess:

• Completion of an approved Culinary Management Diploma or a Journeyman's Cook's Certification or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A valid/approved Food Handler Certificate obtained within the past 5 years
• Minimum 2 years recent quantity cooking experience, preferably in a long term care setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation, standards and best practices in areas of food preparation, safe food handling, workplace safety and long term care
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel)
• Good communication and interpersonal skill, with the ability to follow both oral and written instructions
• Demonstrated customer service and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to acknowledge and learn from mistakes in service delivery.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• The ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
• Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position

Assistant Chef Salary Information

The hourly rate range for this position is $30.05 to $31.15.

Conditions of Employment

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check dated within two (2) months from date of hire. Additionally, tuberculosis screening will be required in accordance with the FLTC Act (O.Reg. 246/22). Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will also be collected. Finally, compliance with the Mask Fit Testing Program is required and will be coordinated as part of the orientation process.