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About the Opportunity Under the direction of the Manager, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. The Cook follows quantity recipes ensuring menu choices produced meet quality standards. The Cook is responsible to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation by consistently complying with procedures/guidelines and systems. The Cook ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver. Under the direction of the Manager, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Minimum Grade 12 or GED required Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required Regular upgrading with respect to workplace safety (e.g. WHMIS) and food safety (e.g. Food Handlers and Advanced.fst) One year recent cooking experience required Knowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchen Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills Demonstrated initiative; self-motivation and ability to work independently Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to use good judgment in making decisions Ability to hold in confidence all matters pertaining to patients, employees and the business of the organization Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice and organizational health Advanced food safety an asset Journeyperson certification an asset Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent, Part-Time (60%) / 45 Hours Bi-WeeklyCompensation and Benefits $25.25 - $28.22 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.