Cook / Porter

The Cook / Porter is responsible for the preparation of food in accordance with sanitary regulations, preparation of sufficient quantities of food in time to meet meal schedules. The porter is responsible for the correct operation and cleaning of dishwashing machine, cleanliness of dish room, store room, janitor closet and floors.

**Affiliation**:Union **-**CUPE 904

**Rate of Pay**:$26.686 - $27.567 / hour (Cook) and $25.689 - $26.394 / hour (Porter)

**Hours of Work**:
Combination of shifts between 6:00 am and 6:30 pm (weekdays and weekends)

**Mndatory Requirements**:

- Secondary School Graduate
- Safe Food Handler’s Certification required
- **Graduate or currently enrolled in a Food Service Worker (6 modules) program or equivalent education; and at least 2**years cooking in a hospital or Nursing Home, or 3 years** **cooking in a non-healthcare institution, or 5 years cooking in a full service restaurant**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to read, write, speak and follow oral and written instructions in English
- Must have an excellent work record including attendance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

**Assets**:

- Ability to speak fluently in French and understand spoken French
- Journeyman Cook qualification

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepares all foods so that all deadlines are met and all food items will be prepared with a minimum holding time before service.
- Cooks and garnishes food requiring skilful preparation, such as sauces, soups, vegetables and roasts.
- Responsible for the quality of all assembled cold foods, cooked foods and baked desserts.
- Performs in rotation all duties related to portering and dishwashing.
- Works in the dishwashing room loading and unloading patient dishes in the dishwashing machine.
- Receives tableware and trays from patient rooms and cleans dishes, glassware and silverware by machine.
- Segregates and stacks tableware in dishwashing machine.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.68-$27.56 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person