(CASUAL)COOK 2

Ontario Shores Centre for MHS; Whitby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Shores Centre for MHS in Whitby, Canada, is hiring a hospital food services cook to apply cooking and baking knowledge to optimize meals and meet production deadlines. The role emphasizes HACCP compliance, safe handling, and collaboration with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should have a Culinary Management Certificate and a Food Handlers Certificate; 1 year hospital food service experience preferred; closing date October 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Hospital food services experience is preferred.
• Cook-chill production knowledge is a plus.
• Compliance with HACCP and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Apply cooking/baking knowledge to optimize food quality.
• Perform required functions efficiently meeting production and meal service deadlines.
• Utilize HACCP principles to ensure safe food handling throughout preparation, cooking/chilling/serving.
• Prepare ingredients for baking, roasting, steaming and cooking of all food products.
• Continually monitor food preparation for quality, internal temperatures, palatability and appearance.
• Utilize best practices and contribute suggestions to reduce waste in the food prep process.
• Follow standardized recipes to meet nutritional requirements set by Dietitians.
• Utilize proper food handling and storage as outlined in the Food Premises Regulation.
• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment and surfaces throughout the day.
• Check equipment daily and report deficiencies to leadership.
• Clean work area after each use and collaborate with staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Dexterity

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Attendance

Code of conduct

Education

Culinary Management Certificate

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

• Apply cooking/baking knowledge and techniques to optimize food quality
• Perform required functions in an efficient manner meeting production and meal service deadlines
• Utilize HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles to ensure safe food handling throughout the preparation and cooking/chilling/serving process
• Prepare ingredients for baking, roasting, steaming and cooking of all food products
• Continually monitor food preparation for quality, internal temperatures, palatability and appearance
• Utilize best practice and contribute suggestions to reduce waste in the food preparation process
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure that the patient food is meeting the nutritional requirements as set forth by the Dietitians/diet restrictions and healthy eating guidelines
• Utilize proper food handling and storage as outlined in the Food Premises Regulation
• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment and surfaces throughout the day to meet acceptable standards
• Check equipment daily for optimal performance and report any deficiencies to the leadership team for follow-up
• Clean work area after each use e.g. backsplash, tables, countertops, steam kettles, ovens, grills etc.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff and the leadership team to ensure smooth operations
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary Management Certificate from a recognized college
• Food Handlers Certificate from a Public Health Unit

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of large volume cooking/baking procedures and methods
• Knowledge of cook chill system so that foods will be processed and stored according to the guidelines for cook chill production
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and HACCP requirements
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of therapeutic and texture modified diets

SKILLS

• Good time management in the preparation of meals and prioritization of tasks to ensure meals are delivered to schedule
• Ability to coordinate work with cafeteria and portion room staff to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Good dexterity skills when using kitchen tools, appliances and equipment.
• Analytical skills to ensure standards of food quality, quantity and portion control are met
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good attendance record with ability to maintain same.
• Ability to adhere to the Ontario Shores code of conduct

EXPERIENCE

• 1-year related experience in a hospital food services environment
• Experience with cook chill institutional production preferred

Job Posting Closing: October 9th , 2026. Please note any job applications after this date will not be considered