Cook - MRHH Food Services (Long Term Care)

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team, responsible for food preparation for patients and special events. This role emphasizes maintaining cleanliness and sanitation while supporting daily food service operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, with a commitment to food safety and quality standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values excellence, leadership, and empathy in a collaborative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare food services.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School Education or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum one-year formal culinary training or equivalent job experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation for patients and special events.
• Ensures cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.

Skills

Food Safety

Culinary Skills

Food Production Equipment Knowledge

Empathy in Interactions

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Education

Formal Culinary Training

Tools

Cleaning Chemicals

Job description

Job Description

The Cook is responsible for food preparation for patients and special events. The Cook ensures work areas are clean and sanitary and supports daily food service operations in order to provide quality products, prepares food for patients and special events in accordance with both Nutritional Services and Health Department standards. The Cook actively participates in data collection and monthly evaluations for the department, maintains proper handling of all inventories, including proper storage, rotation, covering, labeling, and dating.

What must you have?

• Completion of High School Education or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one-year formal culinary training or equivalent job experience required.
• Maintains current Food Safety Proton Certificate.

What else do you bring?

• Must have knowledge/training of food production equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods (up to 6 hours).
• Must be able to handle and work around heated equipment.
• Must be able to perform cleaning duties including stooping, bending, moving arms, lifting up to 50 pounds, using proper lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.
• Must be knowledgeable about, and able to work with designated cleaning chemicals.
• Able to perform work in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.

Preferably, your profile also includes

• Chef Red Seal preferred
• Previous experience within the Cook classification.

Additional Information:

*This position is represented by OPSEU.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Inclusivity Statement

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.