Cook

Kensington Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kensington Health in Ontario is seeking a Late Cook/Breakfast Cook/Dinner Cook to provide the highest quality meals to residents and staff in our long-term care facility. Responsible for safe food handling and maintaining sanitation per Ontario Regulation 243/84.

This casual employment offers shifts from 12pm to 6pm or 10:30am to 6:30pm, with hours varying by week to meet department needs. Successful candidates will bring 1+ year of food service experience and a food handler's card where

Qualifications

• Clear and professional communication with coworkers and management.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• A food handler’s card is required where local regulations apply.
• At least 1 year of food service/hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items consistently and adhere to recipe standards.
• Complete kitchen tasks such as food preparation for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.
• Prepare meals for texture-modified diets: Minced, Pureed.
• Sandwich preparation.
• Complete catering orders as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines.
• Adhere to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Set up stations with all necessary supplies; rotate all products properly.
• Hours and schedule will vary by week depending on department needs.

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced

Flexible schedule

Food handler card

Food service experience

Job description

Life at Kensington Health

At Kensington Health, we are proud to have built a community where people can bring their full selves to work. As a not-for-profit, we believe in the work we do every day. It's what motivates us, inspires, and propels our bold vision forward: a better life for everyone.

Diversity is at the heart of who we are and at Kensington, we celebrate our differences, knowing that creating safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces in healthcare strengthens our bold vision: building a better life for everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are guided by our DEI Strategy as we continuously strive to offer equal opportunities for all.

Our people are what make Kensington Health such a special place to work, learn, and grow and delivering exceptional health care to our community – and beyond – is what keeps people here for years. Interested in reimagining community-delivered care with us? Check out our open roles!

Job Overview

The Late Cook/Breakfast Cook/Dinner Cook is a responsible, result motivated individual who is committed and passionate about serving our residents in our long-term care facility. They are responsible for provision of highest quality food service to residents and staff, safe food handling practices and proper sanitation procedures in keeping with the Ontario Regulation 243/84 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Employment type: casual

Schedule: 12pm to 6pm and/or 10:30am to 6:30pm

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items consistently and adhere to all recipe standards while maintaining a high quality and consistent product.
• Complete kitchen tasks such as food preparation for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.
• Preparing meals for texture modified diets: Minced, Pureed.
• Sandwich preparation.
• Completing catering orders as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines.
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Sets up stations with all necessary supplies. Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on department needs.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers and management team.
• Successfully thrived in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule (early mornings, weekends, holidays).
• A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations.
• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality (preferred).

Kensington Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Kensington Health is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.