Temporary Cook

**Start Date**:ASAP **Status**:Temporary **Wage**: $21.25 per hour **Location**:Northridge LTC - 496 Postridge Dr, Oakville ON **Important Information**: Must have a Food Safety Certificate and prefer some formal cooks training & previous experience. Ability to interact with seniors - Excellent organizational skills will ability to meet all department goals - Strong interpersonal and customer service skills - Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English - Ability to learn tasks within a short period of time (will receive on the job training) **Job Summary** Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**: - Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed. - Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production. - Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures. - Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas. - Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments. - Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately. - Perform other duties as assigned or directed. **Qualifications**: - Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook. - Food Safety Certification required. - Certificate from a recognized cooking school. - Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. - Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks. - Familiar with industry’s best practices. - Able to work independently and as part of a team. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. **Job Type**: Casual **Salary**: $21.25 per hour Flexible Language Requirement: - French not required Schedule: - On call Application question(s): - Are you currently eligible to legally work in Canada without a sponsorship? - If I am offered a position, I understand, acknowledge, and agree that I may be required to provide proof of specific vaccinations to access my work location(s), including COVID19 immunization, as mandated by our Clients, legislation or public health orders. I further understand and agree that future vaccinations may be required if deemed necessary by the company, its Clients, or legislation Licence/Certification: - FoodSafe Certification (preferred) Work Location: One location