Cook's Helper, Production

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Baycrest Full time

**Food and Nutrition Services **has an opportunity for a

**COOK’S HELPER**

**Production**

**Position Type**: Casual

**Shift Type**: Varies

**Hourly Pay Rate**: $25.53 - $26.09

**Bi-Weekly Hours**: Varies

**Posting Number**: 8502

**Union**: SEIU Service PT

**Date Posted**:November 28, 2024

**Closing Date**: December 9, 2024

**Job Summary**:
The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Centre, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged and the Mountainview Day Centre. Our vision is to provide safe, appetizing food of optimum nutritional quality to facilitate an enjoyable mealtime experience for patients, residents, staff and visitors in compliance with the Jewish laws of Kashruth.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Assists with food preparation by following the Kashruth dietary laws and adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitations and safety.
- Works under direction of production supervisor. May be assigned to any of the following areas: Soup, chicken station, sandwiches, TM Menu items (mince & puree), meat area or dairy area.
- Ensures all products are labeled and stock rotated in fridges and freezers, maintaining inventory control.
- Prepares and serves assigned items attractively, accurately, at the appropriate temperature specified and in accordance with standard recipes and portion sizes.
- Adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitation, infection control and safety in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and departmental policies

**Qualifications include but are not limited to**:

- High school completion or equivalent
- Chef training certificate from an accredited college required
- Previous experience in large quantity food preparation and presentation, preferably in healthcare or a long term care setting required
- Demonstrated knowledge of the use of large scale equipment
- Excellent understanding of general food service equipment, sanitation methods as well as cook-chill/re-therm systems
- Current Food Handlers certification as required by Public Health
- Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
- Effective customer service, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team

**Additional Benefits**:

- %Vacation Entitlement
- Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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