Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.
As an Assistant Cook, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless food service to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!
What you’ll be doing :
* Prepare texture adaptation of recipe items and cooking of menu items
* Prepare any items for special menu or allergies under the supervision of the cook
* Prepare food for staff cafeteria under the supervision of the cook
* Take cooking temperatures and record on the production sheets under the supervision of the cook
* Prepare food for catering as directed by the cook
* The assistant cook will help the cooks in all his/her duties. They will also manage the protein thawing and will assist the production supervisor in inventory and ordering control of proteins
* Make raw food items such as breaded products, stuffed products, vegetable balls, various burgers and ball-shaped products and other products as needed for the menu under supervision of the cook and/or production supervisor
* Assist with organizing and managing the space in the freezers
* The assistant cook will replace the cook during the cook’s absences of any type
What we’re looking for :
* Participation in an apprenticeship program or proof of a minimum of 4000 hours of culinary experience under a Red Seal chef will be deemed to be an equivalent
* In either case the applicant must be able to challenge the red seal exam within 2 years, or already possess the Red Seal certification
* Manual dexterity with the ability to stand for long periods of time the entire duration of your shift
* Capability to cut with a knife for periods of up to an hour at a time
* Ability to lift, push, pull baking sheets weighing up to 10 kg in and out of ovens and moving carts
* Good interpersonal and organizational skills
* Proven attendance record
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Why work with us
Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!
As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
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