Cook

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Health in York Region, Richmond Hill is hiring a Cook responsible for food preparation for patients and events. The ideal candidate will have completed high school and possess culinary training along with a Food Safety Professional Certificate. Critical skills include knowledge of food production equipment and effective cleaning practices. The role fosters an inclusive environment and carries values of excellence, leadership, and empathy. Joining Mackenzie means you are part of a committed team ensuring high-quality food service operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School Education or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of one-year formal culinary training or equivalent experience.
• Maintains current Food Safety Professional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients and special events in accordance with standards.
• Ensure work areas are clean and sanitary.
• Participate in data collection and monthly evaluations.

Skills

Food production equipment knowledge

Ability to stand for long periods

Ability to handle heated equipment

Cleaning duties endurance

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Computer literacy

Empathy in interactions

Education

Completion of High School Education

Minimum one-year formal culinary training

Food Safety Professional Certificate

Chef Red Seal preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Cook is responsible for food preparation for patients and special events. The Cook ensures work areas are clean and sanitary and supports daily food service operations to provide quality products. The Cook prepares food for patients and special events in accordance with both Nutritional Services and Health Department standards. The Cook actively participates in data collection and monthly evaluations for the department, maintains proper handling of all inventories, including proper storage, rotation, covering, labeling, and dating.

What must you have?

• Completion of High School Education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one-year formal culinary training or equivalent job experience required.
• Maintains current Food Safety Professional Certificate.

What else do you bring?

• Knowledge/training of food production equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 6 hours).
• Ability to handle and work around heated equipment.
• Ability to perform cleaning duties including stooping, bending, moving arms, lifting up to 50 pounds, using proper lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, designated cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to perform work in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behavior that aligns with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.

Preferably, your profile also includes

• Chef Red Seal preferred
• Previous experience within the Cook classification.
• The position is represented by OPSEU.
• Ability to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.