Cook, Casual, Food & Nutrition Services

Providence Care Corporation; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents and staff in a vibrant cafeteria environment. This role involves following standardized recipes and maintaining high food safety standards. You'll be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring that all meals meet health regulations. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to quality service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team where your skills will contribute to the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of Cook’s diploma course from an established college.
• Previous LTC experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food items for residents and staff.
• Ensures proper food rotation and safe handling procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Safe Food Handling

Menu Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Cook’s Diploma

Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program

Job description

Job Code: 17066

Status: Casual

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $23.69 - $25.52

Posting Period: May 9, 2025 - May 15, 2025

Position Summary:

To prepare food for service to Residents, staff and visitors in the cafeteria, and for catering functions following the established menu and standardized recipes and to perform dishwashing duties in keeping with appropriate standards and guidelines for the department and in accordance with the Ministry of Health LTC standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Public Health Act.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Cook’s diploma course from an established college as listed in the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private college in Ontario.
• Successful completion of an Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program is an asset
• Previous LTC experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English

Role Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food items for Residents, Staff Cafeteria, MOW, Hildegard and Catering.
• Use the menu rotation and production sheets with standardized recipes.
• Ensures proper rotation of all food items in storage.
• Uses safe food handling procedures.
• Indicates correct portion sizes of food.
• Set up steam tables with food before MOW meal service.
• Reports safety hazards and equipment problems immediately to supervisor and/or manager.
• Participates in staff and production meetings and in-services.