Cook

Markhaven Home for Seniors; Markham; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A senior care facility in York Region, Markham is looking for a part-time Cook. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving food to residents, staff, and visitors, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Candidates must possess a culinary management diploma and have 2-3 years of experience in food production. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills in a supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of seniors.

Qualifications

• Chef training or culinary management diploma required.
• Experience in quantity food production of 2-3 years is mandatory.
• Ability to read and write English and follow instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve foods for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Instruct food service staff in food preparation and maintain portion control.
• Ensure safe food handling practices and proper sanitation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Chef training or culinary management diploma

Food service worker program or Food handler training program

Job description

Company Description

Markhaven is a publicly funded and inspected Long Term Care nursing home in Markham, known for providing high-quality care and a loving environment to seniors in our community. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of care, Markhaven offers a safe and social environment where compassion and empathy drive our practices. We strive to serve residents of every culture in a supportive, caring Christian setting, maintaining dignity and individuality. Guided by our mission and values, we aim to empower residents to discover meaning and joy in life within our compassionate environment.

Role Description

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of foods for residents, staff and visitors. The Cook instructs food service staff who are assisting in food preparation, uses standardized recipes, maintains portion control, and determines appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements. The Cook is responsible for safe food handling practices and for proper sanitation in keeping with Ontario Regulation 243/84 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Qualifications

• Chef training or culinary management diploma from a program that meets the standard established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
• Completion of Food service worker program or Food handler training program.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Two to three years training and experience in quantity food production is required.
• Must have formal and on-the-job training in quantity food preparation, cooking, food and equipment safety, and sanitation.
• Demonstrates leadership, decision making, problem solving and communication skills.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care