Cook Ii

**YEE HONG CENTRE FOR GERIATRIC CARE**

Join Yee Hong’s passionate, growing and committed team as Cook II. Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care.

Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest - with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Yee Hong has been successfully accredited by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times since it was established in 1994.

**Job**: Cook II

**Job Ref. No.**: 22/MK/S/025_IN

**Status**: Casual Part Time

**Core Function**:

- Responsible for preparing, portioning and serving meals for residents in accordance with sanitation regulations.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Chef Training or diploma/certificate/apprenticeship in Culinary Management, Cook, Food and Nutrition or equivalent
- Current Food Handler Safety Certificate
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards for food services area
- Minimum 3 years proven institutional cooking experience
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in both English and Chinese
- Relevant satisfactory work performance

**Working Condition**:

- Considerable standing, walking and lifting throughout the day
- Shift work, including weekend
- Exposed to heat, humidity and food waste

**Closing date: Extended until filled**

**Note**:

- Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
- Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate
- For current Yee Hong employees, please indicate your Employee Number on the resume
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: One location