Cook II (Casual Part-Time)

yeehong; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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环境

Job summary

Yee Hong is seeking a Cook II - Casual Part-Time to prepare, portion and serve meals for residents, following menu specifications and quality standards. You will work under supervision to ensure dishes are appealing and nutritious, while maintaining clean and organized work areas.

The role requires a Chef Training diploma or equivalent, a valid Food Handler Safety Certificate, and at least three years of institutional cooking experience, with familiarity in Asian cuisine.

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 is a plus.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen.
• English communication required; knowledge of Chinese an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, portions and serves food according to menu and quality standards, ensuring an appetizing appearance.
• Pre-prepares menu items according to menu (regular and vegetarian).
• Inspects and tastes food for quality and safety.
• Maintains sanitation and safety; keeps production areas organized and clean.
• Monitors temperature logs and stock levels; assists with deliveries and replenishment.
• Shift work including weekends; adheres to health and safety policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese knowledge

Education

Chef Training diploma or equivalent (Culinary Management/Cook/Food & Nutrition)

Job description

Cook II - Casual Part-Time

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

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and cooks food and snacks according to pre-determined requirements, palatability and menu/recipe, ensuring an appetizing appearance
• Pre-prepares menu items according to menu (regular and vegetarian)
• Inspects and tastes food for quality
• Accurately portions and serves food to residents
• Performs food preparation
• Complies with sanitary regulations in the food preparation process
• Maintains and cleans equipment. Maintains production areas, storage rooms and refrigeration areas are in a clean and organized condition
• Responsible for taking temperature log of refrigerator/freezer and food temperature
• Monitors food stock and makes timely report to management for replenishment
• Responsible for stock rotation
• Assists in receiving delivery and ensuring accuracy of order delivered
• Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and GHS
• Follows protocols to comply with standards from Ministry, public health and other regulatory body
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
• Other duties as assigned

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 experienceFamiliarity 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

Salary Range:

$22.02 - $24.56

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

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.

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.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants' resume.

This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.