HCC - Casual Cook

Schlegel Villages Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in elder care is looking for a Casual Cook in Hamilton. This role requires culinary qualifications and experience in food preparation for large groups, emphasizing creative menu planning and knowledge of dietary regulations. Join a family-run company dedicated to redefining elder care and providing a supportive environment for both residents and team members.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits including health and retirement savings

Opportunities for growth

Team member appreciation incentives

Qualifications

• Completed grade 12 or equivalent.
• Certified as an assistant cook, Branch 1.
• Possess valid Food Safety Awareness Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large quantities of food in a health care setting.
• Demonstrate ability to plan menu and present food creatively.
• Follow Ontario Food Premises Regulations and Canada’s Food Guide.

Skills

Food Safety Awareness

Menu Planning

Food Preparation

Presentation

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Certified Assistant Cook, Branch 1

Food Service Worker Program

Job description

HAMILTON CONTINUING CARE located in HAMILTON, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Cook to join their team.

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members :

You can be you while being part of our Family!

• Competitive salary, and benefits;
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development : Our Leaders come from within;
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition;
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings;
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development;
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential;
• A Unique Family Culture : Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree

As a Cook joining our Village, you will :

• Have completed grade 12 or equivalent.
• Be certified as an assistant cook, Branch 1, under Regulation 1049.
• Have successfully completed the Food Service Worker Program from a Community College as listed in the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts & Technology Act 2002 or a registered private career College in Ontario.
• Possess a valid Food Safety Awareness Certification.
• Have previous experience preparing large quantities of food, preferably in a health care or long-term care setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to have creative flair for menu planning, food preparation and presentation.
• Prove knowledge of the Ontario Food Premises Regulations and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Be knowledgeable of special and therapeutic diets, including texture modifications.
• Show ability to work accurately, quickly and safely.
• Assess when to increase or decrease recipe quantities to meet the needs of the Village.

It would be an asset if our new Cook has :

• Leadership qualities and ability to direct the food services department in the absence of the cook and the director of food services.
• The ability to lift a maximus of 50 lb. (5-25 lb. usual).
• The ability to participate as an effective team player who works well with others.
• Experience working and communicating with seniors.

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation , Village design and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously : “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

We’d love to talk to you about what makes us different.

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.