Cook Food Services Main Kitchen Hospital

Providence Healthcare Pty Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Healthcare is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook meals for patients and residents in a hospital nutrition services setting. The Cook collaborates with Lead Chefs and Assistants to complete duties, while upholding the Mission & Values of Providence Healthcare.

This role requires 2-3 years of institutional cooking experience, a Red Seal designation, and the ability to work safely with kitchen equipment. Strong English communication and dependable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years cooking experience in cafeteria or institutional setting.
• Graduate of an approved chef’s/culinary/apprentice training program.
• Red Seal designation is required.
• Knowledge of large-volume cooking for institutional settings.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Familiar with standardized recipes and portion control.
• Strong English language and communication skills.
• Excellent attendance and performance records.

Responsibilities

• Produce all food requirements adhering to standard techniques and records quality assurance information.
• Adhere to policies and procedures pertaining to Food Services.
• Maintain open communication with Supervisor and co-workers.
• Attend and participate in production and staff meetings.
• Follow OH&S legislation and Providence Health Safety policies.
• Follow Providence Health’s incident reporting policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Red Seal

Institutional cooking

Large quantity cooking

Kitchen equipment safety

Heavy lifting

Portion control

English fluency

Attendance record

Performance record

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of all food for patients and residents. The Cook works co-operatively with the Lead Chefs and Assistant Cooks to complete all assigned duties as required. All duties are performed in accordance with the Mission & Values of Providence Healthcare.

Major Responsibilities

• Produce all food requirements by adhering to standard food preparation techniques and records quality assurance information;


• Adhere to all policies and procedures pertaining to Food Services;


• Maintain open communication with both Supervisor and co-workers at all times;


• Attend and participate in production and staff meetings;


• Adheres to Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Providence Healthcare¿s Health and Safety Policies;


• Adheres Providence Healthcare¿s Incident Reporting Policy;


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• 2-3 years cooking experience in a cafeteria or institutional setting;


• Graduate of an approved and recognized chef¿s, culinary or apprentice¿s Training course;


• Red Seal designation required;


• Sound knowledge of institutional and large quantity cooking;


• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely;


• Ability to lift heavy objects;


• Familiar with standardized recipes and portion control;


• Strong knowledge of English language with good interpersonal and communication skills.


• Very good attendance record;


• Good performance record.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.