Cook - Casual

5 days ago


Scarborough, Canada McCowan Retirement Residence Full time

**_About Metta Lifestyles:_**

Metta Lifestyles is a rapidly growing Canadian company committed to operating first class retirement communities in Toronto and Ottawa. Our team share a passion for providing the best-in-class quality of care. The key differentiator for Metta Lifestyles is our expertise in heavier care services and an extensive memory care program. Metta communities offer a wide range of living and care options to ensure the needs of our residents are met with convenience, flexibility, and peace of mind. As a focused and dynamic team, we are open to new ideas and looking for energetic individuals to join our growth.

**_About the Position:_**

The Cook is responsible for aiding the Food Services Manager in ordering ingredients, producing meals for residents and guests using production checks and recipes assigned, and following all policies and procedures within the Dining Services Department.

**_Roles and Responsibilities:_**
- Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food production, storage control and portion control;
- Ensures maintenance, cleanliness and proper usage of all equipment in production area;
- Controls storage, inventory and minimizes waste;
- Supervises sanitation and housekeeping functions in this area;
- Confers with Food Services Manager about production of daily menus and catering;
- Participates in menu planning with Food Services Manager
- Maintains safety standards;
- Assists Food Services Manager in long range planning and recommends improved procedures;
- Supervises the use of food temperature control;
- Receives deliveries and checks receipts against specifications and orders;
- Follows established procedures in a fire or safety emergency;
- Reports promptly to Food Services Manager any unusual occurrences or illness;
- Acts as back up to the Food Services Manager in his/her absence;
- Other duties as assigned.

**_Qualifications:_**
- Previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the Health Care or Hospitality industries;
- Preferred Red Seal or current equivalent qualifications as a Cook from a recognized cooking program;
- Food Safe Certificates I and II (Asset);
- First Aide Certification (Asset).

**_Join Us_**
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.
- Metta Lifestyles is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs._

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

Pay: $21.48 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person


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