Red Seal Cook

Gilder Search Group; North Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a dedicated Cook to ensure timely meal preparation and manage dietary needs of residents. You will prepare meals, maintain high standards of safety and hygiene, and work collaboratively with a team. This part-time position requires flexibility for evening and holiday shifts, aligning with the mission of providing quality service to residents.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler’s Course necessary.
• Experience in healthcare food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items according to departmental policies.
• Maintain sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Handler’s Course

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Job description

Northside Community Guest Home -North Sydney, NS, Canada

Dietary Department
Northside Community Guest Home - North Sydney, NS, Canada
Job Title: Cook
Department: Dietary
Responsible To: Director of Dietary Services

Purpose:
To ensure the timely and accurate preparation of meals that align with both general dietary requirements and individual needs. The Cook is responsible for baking and assisting with all aspects of food preparation throughout the facility. This position also serves as a backup for the Head Chef when needed and follows all safety, hygiene, and food preparation regulations as set by dietary services and dietitians.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and serve menu items according to departmental policies and procedures.

Follow daily menus planned by the dietary supervisor and dietitian for individual nutritional needs.

Maintain high sanitation and safe food handling practices.

Operate kitchen appliances and clean equipment and work areas.

Record and manage holding temperatures and freezer storage temperatures.

Adhere to regulations including infection control, hazardous materials handling, fire and equipment safety, and lifting techniques.

Assist in training new employees and attend required in-services (WHMIS, Fire-Safety, Food Handlers, First Aid/CPR).

Assist in the supervision and instruction of food service staff as assigned.

Supervise assigned subordinate staff members.

Equipment Used:
Mixers, slicers, vegetable peelers, knives, dishwashers, microwave ovens, stove ovens, steamers, food processors, blenders, and related kitchen equipment.

Working Conditions:
Interacts with residents, family members, staff, and visitors. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stir, walk, lift, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent required

Food Handler’s Course required

Experience in healthcare food service preferred

Working Hours:
Subject to rotation and change, including weekends and holidays

Job Types:
Part-time, Casual

Pay:
$22.10- -$24.56 per hour

On-site parking

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Evening shift

Holidays

Morning shift

Education:
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)