Institutional Cook

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
**Cook categories**:

- Cook (general)
- First cook
- Line cook
- Prep cook
- Second cook
- Short order cook
- Third cook
**Tasks**:

- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- Inspect kitchens and food service areas
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Clean kitchen and work areas
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Safe Food Handling certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Bondable
- Criminal record check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is your current field of study?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available