Cook

Southbridge Care Homes; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Full Time Cook in Scarborough, Ontario. The role involves preparing meals, monitoring food quality, and assisting the Food Services Manager. Ideal candidates will have relevant culinary qualifications and experience in large quantity cooking, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred.
• Must provide a current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Must obtain a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and prepare food following standardized recipes.
• Assist with responsibilities of the Food Services Manager.
• Monitor quality and quantity of food supplies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to provide direction

Education

Chef training or culinary management certificate

Certificate of qualification as a Cook

Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management

Post-secondary degree in food and nutrition

Job description

1400 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 4V6, Canada Req #1196

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Location : Scarborough

Position : Full Time Cook

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review menus, prepare food following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Assist with responsibilities of the Food Services Manager in their absence.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food supplies; recommend corrective actions regarding quality when necessary.
• Coach Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and serving activities; assume responsibility for routine departmental operations during the absence of the Food Services Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain all required records and cooperate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

Must meet one of the following three qualification scenarios :

• Chef training or culinary management certificate / diploma from a program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long Term Care Act; or
• Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long Term Care Act; or
• Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.
• Experience in institutional large quantity cooking is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.
• Must provide a current Safe Food Handling Certificate issued by the TBDHU.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.