Cook II (Full-Time)

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$22 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

At Yee Hong, our values guide everything we do. We Care, We Collaborate, and We Commit to creating meaningful experiences for residents, clients, families, volunteers, students, and one another. As we prepare to open the Ng Siu Chan Centre, our newest long-term care home, we are seeking passionate and dedicated Cook II who wants to help shape the culture, resident experience, and care environment from day one. Built on the principles of Relationship-Centred Care and Meaningful Living, the Ng Siu Chan Centre will provide an innovative care environment where residents are supported to live with purpose, dignity, independence, and choice. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the opening of a new home and help create an exceptional experience for residents, families, and team members.

Requirements

Completion of Chef Training diploma or diploma/certificate/apprenticeship in Culinary Management, Cook, Food and Nutrition or equivalent
Current Food Handler Safety Certificate
Minimum 3 years proven institutional cooking experience
Practical and theoretical knowledge of quantity food production, and knowledge of sanitation and safety standards for food services area
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
Ability to communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Asian cuisine and use of industrial size wok an asset.
Knowledge of Chinese an asset

Responsibilities

Prepares, portions and serves of quality food for residents in accordance with Ministry, Public Health and other regulations.
Prepares and cooks food and snacks according to pre-determined requirements, palatability and menu/recipe, ensuring an appetizing appearance
Pre-prepares menu items according to menu (regular and vegetarian)
Inspects and tastes food for quality
Accurately portions and serves food to residents
Performs food preparation
Complies with sanitary regulations in the food preparation process
Maintains and cleans equipment. Maintains production areas, storage rooms and refrigeration areas are in a clean and organized condition
Responsible for taking temperature log of refrigerator/freezer and food temperature
Monitors food stock and makes timely report to management for replenishment
Responsible for stock rotation
Assists in receiving delivery and ensuring accuracy of order delivered
Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and GHS
Follows protocols to comply with standards from Ministry, public health and other regulatory body
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned