Second Cook

Position: Second Cook at Northwood
Elevate your culinary career at Northwood in Halifax as a Second Cook. Prepare nutritious meals, ensure safety standards, and create meaningful connections within your community.

As a Second Cook with Northwood, you'll play a vital role in preparing residents' meals while following the cook/chill/freeze concept. This position requires three to five years of culinary experience, recipe development skills, and basic food safety certification. You'll thrive in an inclusive workplace where your contributions truly matter to both residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals following established nutrition and presentation standards

• Implement stock control and rotation using HACCP principles

• Maintain safe food storage and preparation practices

• Ensure high personal hygiene and sanitize work areas

• Respond to food service requests from various facility areas

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Culinary Arts diploma or equivalent

• Basic Food Safety Certification

• 3-5 years relevant work experience

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and maintain consistent attendance

Contribute to quality meal services as a vital team member at Northwood Halifax!