Cook Jobs

This is a permanent part-time position, days, evenings and weekends.

The Cook is accountable to manage basic aspects of food production, plate presentation and hospitality style dining to meet the dining needs of the residents in accordance with legislative requirements and the organization standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the orientation and training of new food and beverage employees. Attends in-service meetings.
• Monitors quality of food supplies received and advises Supervisor of problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
• In the absence of the Supervisor, assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Based on menus, sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food following standardized recipes. Provides for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence.
• One year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special events preparation in the hospitality or Retirement home industry.
• Red Seal designation is preferred or graduate of a recognized college food preparation program or a combination of education and experience.
• Grade 12 minimum education.
• A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and Smart Serve certificate.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Trenton, ON K8N5P5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-04-07