Cook

**Job Summary**
As a cook, you will be responsible for cooking and providing daily nutritional food and beverages for clients, staff, and group participants (conferences, in-services, workshops, and meetings) hosted by the Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association at Wakamow Manor, including McNiven Manor. This requires effective organization, preparation, and distribution of food. In addition, the cook maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety throughout all operation areas, including the kitchen, pantries, equipment, and dining spaces, and ensures a hygienic environment that promotes the well-being of everyone involved. To oversee procurement and budget management for all the ingredients and supplies. To determine and estimate the size portion. This role also expects to communicate effectively with anyone on the team.

**Responsibilities**
- Prepare nutritious meals according to Canada’s Food Guide and the client’s dietary needs, specifically (e.g., diabetic, gluten-free, and nut allergies).
- Maintain food safety and public health standards.
- Monitor food inventory, minimize waste, and optimize grocery purchases.
- Ensure strict adherence to quality control standards and safety regulation.
- Prepare food and beverages in appropriate portion sizes.
- Report any unsafe conditions or maintenance concerns promptly.
- To ensure all ingredients and foods are stored properly.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area, including all dishes, utensils and equipment.
- Help train new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety practices.

**Qualifications**
- Previous experience in food service or as a cook in a restaurant or similar environment is preferred (2 years minimum).
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices for food handling.
- Strong skills in meal preparation and cooking techniques across various cuisines.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen setting while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- A passion for culinary arts and willingness to learn new skills in the kitchen.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed.

**Physical Demands**:

- Require bending, stooping, standing, and walking for a lengthy period of hours during cooking on processes.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment up to 20lbs.
- Need to keep organized every equipment and utensils carefully in the right places.
- Efficiency to work in a high-temperature and busy period.
- Adaptability to shift work at the busy environment with flexible hours like in evening, weekends, and holidays.
- Requiring individuals to work efficiently and multitask while maintaining accuracy and diligence.
- Comply the personal hygiene standards, including wearing appropriate attire such as hairnets and non-slip shoes, and adhering to food safety protocols, is essential to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen environment and food products.

**Why Work with Us?**

We at Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association believe that food is a way to nurture the body and the soul. Join our team in providing meals that support recovery and comfort to individuals undergoing the process. We can work together to assist our clients to create healthier futures. Let’s support together their recovery strengthen the community and provide recovery-oriented psychosocial rehabilitation services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders (mental illness and addictions), and addictions.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $17.21-$19.19 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 2 years (required)
- Food service: 2 years (required)
- Kitchen experience: 2 years (required)
- Food handling: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-30
Expected start date: 2024-12-02