Cook (Brantford/Cambridge/Kitchener)

Mimak Care Corporation; Brantford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare food service provider in Ontario is seeking a Cook responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals for residents, considering dietary requirements and food safety practices. Ideal candidates should have experience in large-quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare setting, and hold a Red Seal Chef Certification. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-quantity food prep, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal food guides.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and deliver food considering residents’ dietary needs.
• Ensure food safe practices throughout food flow.
• Support creation of holiday menus and theme day events.

Skills

Large-quantity food preparation

Cooking for therapeutic diets

Understanding food safety practices

Tech savvy

Education

Red Seal Chef Certification

Job description

About the job Cook (Brantford/Cambridge/Kitchener)

Ready to cook up something fresh and delicious? We’ve got your apron ready! Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for the safe and effective preparation and delivery of food served to our residents, guests and staff. We believe good food makes a big difference in peoples’ lives. Here, it’s about fresh ingredients whenever possible, seasonal menus, choice and person-centred nutritional care.

A typical day:

• Prepare, cook and deliver food, with special consideration to residents’ personalized dietary requirements, needs and requests;
• Review menu and production documents based on requirements for therapeutic diets, modified textures and individual nutrition interventions;
• Ensure food safe practices are being followed throughout the entire flow of food including purchasing, receiving, storing, preparation, holding and serving;
• Support the creation of holiday menus including those for theme day events;
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and standards.

What YOU bring

• Red Seal Chef Certification is considered an asset
• Experience in large-quantity food prep, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of provincial and federal food guides to healthy eating
• Experience cooking for therapeutic diets, modified textures and modified fluid consistencies
• The physical wherewithal to handle a day spent standing in a production kitchen
• Tech savvy – comfortable completing various tasks on the computer
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)