Cook II

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care is seeking a Cook II for a casual, part-time role. This position involves preparing and serving quality meals, adhering to safety standards, and working in an inclusive environment while supporting the nutritional needs of senior residents.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years institutional cooking experience required.
• Familiarity with Asian cuisine and industrial size wok preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English; knowledge of Chinese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, portions, and serves quality food for residents.
• Adheres to Ministry and Public Health regulations.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in food service.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety

Communication

Education

Completion of Chef Training diploma

Food Handler Safety Certificate

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 22, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR571

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Prepares, portions and serves of quality food for residents in accordance with Ministry, Public Health and other regulations.

Cook II - Casual Part Time

Qualifications:

Completion of Chef Training diploma or diploma/certificate/apprenticeship in Culinary Management, Cook, Food and Nutrition or equivalent

Current Food Handler Safety Certificate

Minimum 3 years proven institutional cooking experience

Familiarity with Asian cuisine and use of industrial size wok an asset.

Practical and theoretical knowledge of quantity food production, and knowledge of sanitation and safety standards for food services area

Ability to communicate in English. Knowledge of Chinese an asset

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Considerable standing, walking and lifting throughout the day

Exposed to heat, humidity and food waste

Posting End Date:

2025-05-17

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Prepares, portions and serves of quality food for residents in accordance with Ministry, Public Health and other regulations.

Cook II - Casual Part Time

Qualifications:

• Completion of Chef Training diploma or diploma/certificate/apprenticeship in Culinary Management, Cook, Food and Nutrition or equivalent

• Current Food Handler Safety Certificate

• Minimum 3 years proven institutional cooking experience

• Familiarity with Asian cuisine and use of industrial size wok an asset.

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of quantity food production, and knowledge of sanitation and safety standards for food services area

• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen

• Ability to communicate in English. Knowledge of Chinese an asset

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Considerable standing, walking and lifting throughout the day

• Shift work, including weekend

• Exposed to heat, humidity and food waste

Posting End Date:

2025-05-17

Starting Rate:

Salary Range:

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package

• Multi-employer pension plan

• Professional development opportunities

• Ongoing learning and development

• Employee education assistance program

• Award winning corporate culture

• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

time left to apply End Date: June 22, 2025 (7 days left to apply)