Second Cook, Part-Time, Halifax

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Northwoodcare Inc. Full time

Join the Northwood Team

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team for the position of Second Cook.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Diploma of Culinary Arts or Equivalent
  • Basic Food Safety Certification
  • Three to five years of relevant work experience
  • Food service experience required
  • Recipe development experience required
  • 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.
  • Must maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood standard.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares residents meals according to established standards including cook/chill/freeze menu concept, special instructions, recipes, volumes, temperature, food safety, use of garnishes or condiments to ensure optimum nutrition and presentation
  • Performs established procedures for stock control, prepared food packaging and rotation using HACCP principles
  • Ensures safe and appropriate storage and preparation of all food supplies using HACCP principles
  • Maintains a high level personal hygiene and sanitation in the work area
  • Responds to and accommodates requests from various areas of the facility regarding food service/production via telephone or electronic communication and responds appropriately providing additional servings/specials, and other related requests as needed
  • Performs proper operation, safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures (applying WHMIS training) with all equipment and also in work area
  • Prepares foods for ancillary meal services Assisted Living, Enriched Meal Program, Adult Day Care; Community Centre; Meals on Wheels, special occasions and special function services
  • Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested.

Hours of Work: 56 hours Bi-Weekly guaranteed Shifts (8 hour shifts)

Effective: Immediately

If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity please click APPLY

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only selected applicants for interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.72-$23.11 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Application question(s):

  • Do you require PR assistance?

Education:

  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Experience:

  • Cooking: 3 years (required)
  • Recipe Development: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Food Safety Certification (required)
  • Diploma of Culinary Arts (or Equivalent Relevant Experience) (required)

Work Location: In person

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