Cook - Food Services

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

4d • CA$31 - CA$34 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cook is a member of the Team and provides shockingly excellent service. The cook performs dietary related tasks such as: food preparation, general sanitation of area, review Menus and information indicating quantities of food, types of diets etc. Ensure food is prepared following HACCP at specified times.

Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to adhere to departmental and legislated health and safety standards
• Strong culinary abilities including knife skills, use of commercial kitchen equiment (ovens, stoves, tilt skillet etc).
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Cook experience (with a minimum 1 year experience in Healthcare-LTC and/or banquets)
• Red Seal Certificate from the Ontario Ministry of Training and Universities or equivalent College Diploma in Culinary Arts (including Cook Apprenticeship, Culinary Management or equivalent) including apprentice experience to achieve certification
• HACCP training
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
• Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality in food production and portion control.
• Responsible for cold food preparation, preparation of hot food items, prepping meal trays for delivery and at times assisting in delivering meals to patient rooms (ie when short staffed), also post meal preparation clean up.
• Maintains all Food Safety and Health and Safety standards as determined by the Ministry of Health and Compass Standards.
• Participates in data collection and monthly evaluations for the department.
• Maintains proper inventories, including proper storage, rotation, labelling.
• Communicates to Food Services Management what food needs to be ordered.

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED