cook

Northside Community Guest Home; North Sydney; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement home is seeking a Cook to prepare meals and supervise kitchen staff. The position involves planning menus, cooking various dishes, ensuring food safety, and managing kitchen operations. Applicants need valid Cook certifications and must be attentive, organized, and client-focused.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation is preferred.
• Certificates in food safety and handling are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Education

Cook Trade Certification

Cook Red Seal Certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Retirement home
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Criminal record check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
  
  

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available