Cook

GetHired, Inc.; Belleville; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. in Belleville, Ontario is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our on-site kitchen team. This on-call, casual/part-time role offers morning or early-evening shifts and requires the ability to work weekends and holidays.

You will prepare home-cooked meals for residents, plan menus, and assist the Food Service Manager with daily operations while focusing on authentic Korean cuisine. A valid Food Handling Certificate is required and a criminal background check, including Vulnerable

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a busy kitchen, preferably in senior care or institutional settings.
• Ability to prepare large-batch meals with attention to taste, presentation and dietary requirements.
• Valid Food Handling Certificate is required.
• Experience with Korean cuisine is preferred.
• Ability to lift and perform physical tasks in a kitchen environment.
• Flexible to work weekends and holidays.
• Must pass a criminal background check including Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve home-cooked meals for residents.
• Plan and prep meals for current and following day.
• Assist the Food Service Manager with kitchen operations.
• Ensure proper food presentation and portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per health regulations.
• Support kitchen tasks including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Clean kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Adhere to safety and food handling protocols.
• Prepare authentic Korean cuisine to meet residents' cultural and dietary needs.

Skills

Cooking in busy kitchen

Korean cuisine knowledge

Food safety practices

Strong organizational skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Position: Cook

Reports to: Food Service Manager

Job Status: On call Casual / Part-time Openings, Onsite

Hours: 6:30am-2:30pm or 10:30am-6:30pm EST

Location: 435 Dundas St. W, Belleville, ON, Canada K8P 1B6

Pay: $18.52

Your Day to Day:

• Preparing and serving home-cooked meals using fresh, real ingredients for a large group of residents.
• Planning and prepping meals for the current and following day.
• Assisting the Food Service Manager with kitchen operations as needed.
• Ensuring proper food presentation and portion control.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in all food preparation areas in accordance with health regulations.
• Supporting kitchen tasks including lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for long periods.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas according to established standards.
• Adhering to safety and food handling protocols at all times.
• Focusing on preparing authentic Korean cuisine to meet the cultural and dietary preferences of residents.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven experience cooking in a busy kitchen environment, preferably in a senior care or institutional setting.
• Ability to prepare large-batch meals with attention to taste, presentation, and dietary requirements.
• Valid Food Handling Certificate.
• Strong understanding of and experience in Korean cuisine (preferred).
• Ability to lift, bend, and perform physical tasks related to food service.
• Positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check prior to hire, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening, in accordance with applicable provincial and federal regulations.

Join our team and bring your culinary skills to life in a dynamic kitchen environment!