Temporary Cook

**Start Date**:ASAP
**Status**:Temporary
**Wage**: $21.25 per hour
**Location**:Northridge LTC - 496 Postridge Dr, Oakville ON
**Important Information**: Must have a Food Safety Certificate and prefer some formal cooks training & previous experience. Ability to interact with seniors - Excellent organizational skills will ability to meet all department goals - Strong interpersonal and customer service skills - Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English - Ability to learn tasks within a short period of time (will receive on the job training)

**Job Summary**

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
- Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
- Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
- Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
- Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
- Food Safety Certification required.
- Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
- Familiar with industry’s best practices.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $21.25 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- On call

Application question(s):

- Are you currently eligible to legally work in Canada without a sponsorship?
- If I am offered a position, I understand, acknowledge, and agree that I may be required to provide proof of specific vaccinations to access my work location(s), including COVID19 immunization, as mandated by our Clients, legislation or public health orders. I further understand and agree that future vaccinations may be required if deemed necessary by the company, its Clients, or legislation

Licence/Certification:

- FoodSafe Certification (preferred)

Work Location: One location