Cook’s Helper, Production

Job title:

Cook’s Helper, Production

Company

Baycrest

Job description

Food and Nutrition Services has an opportunity for aCOOK’S HELPERProductionPosition Type: CasualShift Type: VariesHourly Pay Rate: $25.53 – $26.09Bi-Weekly Hours: VariesPosting Number: 8502Union: SEIU Service PTDate Posted: November 28, 2024Closing Date: December 9, 2024Job Summary:The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Centre, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged and the Mountainview Day Centre. Our vision is to provide safe, appetizing food of optimum nutritional quality to facilitate an enjoyable mealtime experience for patients, residents, staff and visitors in compliance with the Jewish laws of Kashruth.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists with food preparation by following the Kashruth dietary laws and adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitations and safety.
• Works under direction of production supervisor. May be assigned to any of the following areas: Soup, chicken station, sandwiches, TM Menu items (mince & puree), meat area or dairy area.
• Ensures all products are labeled and stock rotated in fridges and freezers, maintaining inventory control.
• Prepares and serves assigned items attractively, accurately, at the appropriate temperature specified and in accordance with standard recipes and portion sizes.
• Adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitation, infection control and safety in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and departmental policies

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• High school completion or equivalent
• Chef training certificate from an accredited college required
• Previous experience in large quantity food preparation and presentation, preferably in healthcare or a long term care setting required
• Demonstrated knowledge of the use of large scale equipment
• Excellent understanding of general food service equipment, sanitation methods as well as cook-chill/re-therm systems
• Current Food Handlers certification as required by Public Health
• Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
• Effective customer service, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team

Additional Benefits:

• %Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.Required SkillsRequired Experience

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:16:35 GMT

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