Cook -Q Nutrition & Food Services

Trillium Health Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Toronto is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and cook meals for patients. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education, Red Seal certification, and at least three years of experience in an institutional food service environment. Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, maintaining sanitary work areas, and participating in quality and safety audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years cooking experience in an institutional food service environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP protocols required.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain portion sizes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food items for patient meals following standardized recipes.
• Develops standardized recipes for new menu items.
• Maintains safe food handling practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Red Seal certification

Valid Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Combi oven

Blast chiller

Soup kettle

Steamer

Gas cook range

Job description

Overview

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Site: Queensway Health Centre. Status: Part Time. Number of Vacancies: 1. Hours of Work / Shifts: Monday – Sunday / days, evenings and weekends. Department: Nutrition and Food Services. File #: 4417. Role Level: CUPEC04, $26.469 – $30.534 per hour.

Position Summary

Cook (Red Seal) – prepares and cooks a variety of food items for patient meal assembly following standardized recipes. Develops standardized recipes and preparation plans for new menu items. Maintains safe food handling practices and adheres to recipes, portion sizes and preparation methods. Maintains clean, safe, and sanitary work areas and participates in quality and safety audits as required by relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of food items for patient meal assembly as assigned following standardized recipes
• Develop standardized recipes and preparation plan for new menu items
• Knowledge of safe food handling including tempering methodology
• Adheres to recipes, portion sizes and preparation methods as specified
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary practices and working areas as prescribed
• Participates in and adheres to quality and safety audits and standards as per requirements and relevant legislation
• Maintains accurate food production records
• Practices safe and proper use of food service equipment
• Provides input for food supply orders
• Identifies maintenance needs and informs Team Leader or submits work orders as appropriate
• Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment
• Knowledge of Combi oven, Blast chiller, soup kettle, steamer, and gas cook range
• Performs other related duties as required

Key Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and / or equivalent, required
• Red Seal certification, required
• Valid Food Handler Certificate, required
• Ability to communicate effectively, read, write and follow instructions
• A minimum of three (3) years cooking experience in an institutional food service environment, required
• Knowledge of and apply HACCP protocols, required
• Experience in a cold-plating environment would be an asset
• Be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
• Ability to work under minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Demands

• Considerable walking, standing, bending and lifting – up to 50lbs
• Working in both hot and cold temperature environments, including a cold environment (freezer) for part of each day
• Standing for long periods of time in one spot

How to Apply

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Equal Opportunity Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices. We encourage all applicants, including those from groups underrepresented under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to consider this opportunity. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. THP is identified under the French Language Services Act. Accommodations are available in the recruitment and selection process as required.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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