Cook - Casual
Description
The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Prepares meals; may prepare for special dietary needs of the residents
- Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services
- Makes use of and decides on best use of resources, including donations to minimize waste
- Follows guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment and monitors practices to ensure adherence
- May perform some employee supervisory duties in the absence of the Food Services Manager
- May supervises students, volunteers and / or residents in work therapy
- May order food supplies
- Performs other duties as assigned
NOTE : Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :
The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.
Up to Date food handling course.
NOTE : An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS : The successful applicant will hold / have :
- Cook’s papers (1 year course)
- Precautionary Measures
MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE : The incumbent must have the following experience before hire :
One to three years of prior related experience, with at least one year of institutional cooking experience.
PHYSICAL EFFORT / DEXTERITY REQUIRED : The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, moderate amounts of lifting, cutting, chopping, carrying supplies and walking.
The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.
CONCENTRATION REQUIRED : The performance of the job requires frequent attention to the preparation of food, reading recipes, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and occasionally ordering supplies.
WORKING CONDITIONS : Casual - On call - Training will be provided.
CLOSING DATE : May 31st, 2024
Please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to :
Please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.