Part Time Cook Extendicare Oshawa

EXTENDICARE; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

EXTENDICARE OSHAWA is seeking a Cook for a Temporary Part Time position in their long-term care facility in Oshawa, Ontario. The Cook will prepare and serve meals while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Cooks Certificate or be enrolled in a culinary program, along with a Food Handler’s Safety Certificate. Availability for flexible working hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is required.
• Cooks Certificate or enrollment in Culinary management program mandatory.
• Must have a Food Handler’s Safety Certificate.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents according to diets.
• Maintain food temperatures during serving.
• Participate in food storage and labeling.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Assist morning cook as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food handling safety

Ability to read and write English

Ability to lift moderately to heavily

Education

Cooks Certificate or Culinary management program enrollment

Food Handler’s Safety Certificate

Job description

Cook

EXTENDICARE OSHAWA

30 hrs bi-weekly + on call + various hrs

6:00am to 2:00pm

Candidates are invited to apply for the Temporary Part Time position Cook in our 171-bed long-term care facility located in Oshawa, Ontario.

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Cook prepares meals and serves meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, serving areas and equipment. Follows established policies, procedures and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.
• Participates in proper storage and labeling of supplies and food, including leftovers.
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Assists morning cook when needed.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Completes education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous cooking experience.
• Applicants must have a Cooks Certificate, or be enrolled in the Culinary management program. Applicants must also have a Food Handler’s Safety Certificate.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting.
• Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Time Type: Part time

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.