Cook Ii

**Cook II**

**Schedule Rotation**:Sat 9-5pm, Sun 7-3 pm, Fri 10-6 pm, Mon 7-3 pm

**Permanent Part-Time**

**15 hours/week**

Great opportunity for an experienced Cook Under the general direction of the Director of Food & Nutrition Services, assists in all areas of preparation and the administration and supervision of the department when authorized. Maintains a clean kitchen environment.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Prepares and processes meals, per standardized recipes while observing the rules of Kashruth.
- Supervises personnel in the conduct of their duties when authorized/scheduled.
- In the absence of the Food Services Supervisor, the Cook ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and supply inventories when required, including all facets of preventative maintenance.
- Prepares and cooks meals.
- Assists in serving of meals.
- Checks quality of food prior to service by tasting and recording temperatures.
- Prepares baked goods.
- Ensures adequate preparation for meal production on the following day.
- Assists with monthly inventory.
- Ensures the maintenance of public health standards and the requirements of other regulatory bodies.
- Ensures that the standards and laws of Kashruth are maintained.
- Ensures the preparation of food as required for prescribed therapeutic diets.
- Keeps own work area clean and assists with pot washing, and cleans areas as assigned by supervisor.
- Other duties as required to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors of the Home.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Demonstrated direct experience in methods of food and meal preparation in long-term care, healthcare and/or hospitality environment
- Culinary Skills or Culinary Management Diploma or Certificate _is strongly preferred_
- Food handler’s certification and Health Care Food Service Certificate
- Able to follow recipes and schedules of daily operation
- Able to direct other staff in the absence of the Director of Food & Nutrition Services
- Proficient in English reading, writing, speaking and oral comprehension
- Able to work independently and with direction
- Demonstrates proper lifting techniques of food supplies and kitchen utensils/equipment
- Neat, groomed appearance and punctuality
- Familiarity with Jewish dietary laws and Eastern European cuisine is an asset
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and frequently lift 20lbs

**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.36-$22.88 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K2A 4G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking in Hospitality or Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
- Culinary Skills / Culinary Management Diploma or Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: One location