cook

Talantir; Sutton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Cook for permanent placement in a long-term care setting in Ontario. The role involves planning menus, portioning food, and preparing meals for residents with dietary needs, under supervision of a dietitian or chef.

The position requires a Cook Trade Certification and Food Safety Certificate, with 1–2 years of related experience. The work environment includes fast-paced, 35–44 hours per week and free parking on-site.

Qualifications

• Cook Trade Certification and Food Safety Certificate required.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to plan menus and portion sizes and estimate food requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• 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.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

College/CEGEP diploma

Tools

Cook Trade Certification

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

or equivalent experience

Work setting

Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Retirement home

Tasks

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• French
• Canadian
• German cuisine
• Greek
• Hungarian
• Italian cuisine
• Mexican
• International

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

As per collective agreement

Other benefits

Free parking available