Assistant Chef

1 week ago


Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Regionional Municipality of Durham Full time

The Region of Durham is currently seeking a part time Assistant chef to join our team at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa, Ontario.

As an Assistant Chef, you will:

  • Assemble, prepare and organize safe, nutritious and palatable food in accordance with established standards for long term care residents and outreach clients.
  • Follow established menus, recipes and production sheets to organize, plan and coordinate food requirements for daily meals for service areas.
  • Provide instructions, delegate assignments and communicate with food service staff in regards to production requirements, panning and ingredient control.
  • Organize and properly rotate food items in fridges and freezers.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by cleaning and sanitizing counters, equipment and utensils according to established procedures.
  • Prepare meals for special events and functions as required.

The successful applicant will possess:

  • Completion of an approved Culinary Management Diploma or a Journeyman's Cook's Certification or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A valid/approved Food Handler Certificate obtained within the past 5 years.
  • Minimum 2 years recent quantity cooking experience, preferably in a long term care setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation, standards and best practices in areas of food preparation, safe food handling, workplace safety and long term care.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel).
  • Good communication and interpersonal skill, with the ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
  • Demonstrated customer service and problem solving abilities.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
  • The ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
  • Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position

Hours of work-You must be available to work days and afternoon shifts ( 7AM - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm) And work 2 to 3 weekends per month. Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance and are based on the operational needs of the home, we do not schedule based on your availability or around another schedule.

HOW TO APPLY - Apply online at and submit an application to Job ID 21775 no later than December 27, 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.05 per hour

Work Location: In person


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