Cook II (Certified) 2026-009-SJ
About The Position
The Cook is responsible for the supervision of staff and food preparation, staff replacement as required. The incumbent directs the personnel performing food preparation and food production functions, estimates quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements and ensures quality control as per established standards and performs other related functions. This position is designated bilingual (French/English). All staff are hired for the facility. Employees may hold more than one position in different Actionmarguerite facilities, where the sum total of hours does not exceed 1.0 full-time equivalence.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of recognized institutional / vocation / trade school (commercial cooking course or equivalent)
- Valid Food Handling Certificate
- Minimum three years experience in quantity food preparation preferably in a health care setting
- Experience in supervision of staff
- Experience with the use of personal computers
- Ability to communicate English is required
- Ability to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
- Able to communicate effectively with co-workers
- Ability to organize, establish and delegate priorities regarding workload
- Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job (e.g. strength to lift heavy loads / items)
- Possess good interpersonal skills to work with residents and staff
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a satisfactory employment record, including attendance
- Current Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable sector and Adult Abuse Registry Check deemed satisfactory by the Employer
- Knowledge of food sanitation and safety
- Knowledge of special diets
- Knowledge of appropriate portion control and food temperatures
- Knowledge of mathematics and metric system for recipe calculations and portioning
- Knowledge of Actionmarguerite’s Mission and Values, Resident Bill of Rights and Code of conduct
- Knowledge of Actionmarguerite’s policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety and safe work practices
- Knowledge of W.H.M.I.S. program
Nice To Haves
- Designated bilingual (French/English)
Responsibilities
- Supervision of staff and food preparation
- Staff replacement as required
- Directing personnel performing food preparation and food production functions
- Estimating quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements
- Ensuring quality control as per established standards
- Performing other related functions
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
