Cooks Assistant

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We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team for the position of Term Part-Time Cook's Assistant
- Prepares food and assists in preparing quality food products to be served to residents; internal and external clients; special functions and occasions; caterings and ancillary meal services, according to established standards of Public Health and Food safety protocols
- Assists the cooks' in the food preparation and the daily operation of the kitchen as required, including packaging/portioning and meal distribution; and/or assists with the duties of the cook in their absence
- Assist the cooks' in ordering necessary food items
- Assists and put away food and other deliveries in the designated areas following FIFO and HACCP Principles
- Follows standardized recipes and established house menus; work routines and production sheets set out by the supervisor
- Fills caterings and supply requisitions
- Ensures accurate portion sizes and prompt distribution of all types of meals as per quota/order for delivery to designated service areas - including special functions and caterings for residents/clients - and replenishes these items as necessary
- Responds to and accommodates requests from various service sites/units, residents, internal/external clients - via telephone or electronic communication - providing additional servings/specials, and quality meal services
- Maintains high standards of area and personal hygiene, food safety and sanitation in the work area; ensuring all temperature charts, requisitions and records are completed in accordance with established Food Safety Standards, and current legislation
- Performs established procedures for stock control, cooked/uncooked food packaging and rotation using HACCP principles
- Ensures that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean and hygienic, carrying out duties on the cleaning rotation as required.
- Assists with any other reasonable tasks as per operational requirements requested by a supervisor

**Qualifications**:

- High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic food safety training certificate
- Three to five years of relevant work experience preferably in long-term care facility
- Experience with a de-centralized meal service system an asset
- Pre-employment cooking course an asset
- Reading, understanding verbal and written instructions, basic arithmetic
- Knowledge of the following: Emergency Protocols, Risk Management Procedures, Crisis Intervention Methods (Cook/Chill/Freeze/reheating/serving - production system)
- Possess the following skills: Communication, Organization, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Time Management, Judgement and Decision Making, Operation Monitoring
- Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis according to Northwood Standards.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health and able to endure the day-to-day pressure of the position.

**Hours**:Term Part-Time - 8 hours biweekly - 6 Month Term
- **Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants.**_
- **We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_

If this exciting opportunity interests you please click “Apply” now.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $22.08-$22.45 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Do you require PR assistance?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Long Term Care : 1 year (required)
- Food preparation: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safety Certification (required)

Work Location: In person