First Cook

7 months ago


Halifax, Canada Northwood Full time

**Join the Northwood Team**

Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia's most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team for the position of First Cook.

**Qualifications**:

- High School diploma or equivalent
- Red Seal Journeyman's Certificate Required
- Basic Food Safety Certificate Required
- Three to five years of relevant work experience
- Food service experience required
- Recipe development experience required
- Baking experience required
- Experience in bulk cooking preferably in decentralized food operation considered an asset
- Management position in a food service industry considered an asset
- Advanced Food Safety Certification considered an asset
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health and able to endure the day-to-day pressure of the position.
- Knowledge of the following: Emergency Protocols, Risk Management Procedures, Crisis Intervention Methods (Cook/Chill/Freeze/reheating/serving - production system
- Possess the following skills: Effective Communication, Organization, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Time Management, Judgement and Decision Making, Operation Monitoring
- Must maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with Northwood Standard.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepares quality food products to be served to residents, internal and external clients; special functions and occasions; and ancillary meal services according to established standards of Public Health and Food safety protocols
- Participates and has input in menu and recipe development
- Follows standardized recipes and established house menus
- Follows HACCP principles and sanitation SOPs from meal preparation to meal service (prep-cook-chill-reheating/holding/serving etc.) ensuring clients' safety and optimum nutrition and presentation
- Follows special dietary instructions and interventions from the dietician/supervisor to prepare modified textured meals
- Performs established procedures for stock control, cooked/uncooked food packaging and rotation using HACCP principles
- Ensures safe and appropriate storage and preparation of all food supplies using HACCP principles
- Maintains a high level personal hygiene and sanitation in the work area
- Responds to and accommodates requests from residents', internal/external clients; various areas of the facility regarding food service/production via telephone or electronic communication appropriately providing additional servings/specials, and other related requests as needed
- Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested.
- Tests all foods to be served to the residents for taste, texture and temperature (pre-service) before meal services and initiates corrective action and follow up as appropriate and assures that all items are acceptable and available when required for an efficient meal service.
- Performs physical inventory and place orders as needed.
- Stores, allocates and ensures effective use of chemicals, materials, small wares, foods and equipment to maintain operational needs.

**Hours of Work: 80 hours Bi-weekly (8 hour shifts)**

**Salary: As per Northwood Scale**

**Effective: Immediately**

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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