Cook

Job Summary

Responsible for the production and cooking of food for patients, staff, Meals on Wheels and catered functions. Also responsible for the monitoring of food quality throughout the preparation, cooking and serving process. This includes following standardized recipes, ensuring proper portion control, plating, food temperature monitoring and recording and appearance. The Cook must maintain the cleanliness of all work areas, refrigerators, blast chiller and other equipment and ensure that proper food handling and sanitation procedures are followed.

Job Number: J
Job Title: Cook
Job Type: Casual
Job Location: Alliston
Job Category: Food & Dietary Services
Number of Open Positions: 1
Department: Dietary Services
Union: OPSEU 360
Salary: $29.60 - $30.14
FTE: 0.25

• Culinary Certificate Program from a recognized educational facility
• Provincial Certificate of Qualification (Red Seal) – Cook certification preferred
• Two years’ experience with large‑scale meal production and bulk food assembly required
• Food Handler Training Certificate is required
• Knowledge of Best Practices for Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)

• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Proven ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written English instructions
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and use of manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim food products)
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workloads and manage stressful work environments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and willingness to be flexible to meet department needs
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of, the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality
• Models behaviour that aligns with the values