licensed cook

Participation House, Markham provides a wide range of caring services to individuals with disabilities through supported independent living units, group homes, shared living, residential services and respite care. We are currently seeking a committed individual to prepare and provide food service for residents, staff and visitors.

*Responsibilities include:*

• Daily operation of the kitchen; prepare or assign preparation of all food utilizing the cycle menu for residents, staff and visitors following standardized recipes, portions sizes and HACCP guidelines.
• Take and record all temperature of food prior to lunch service to ensure all food items are at proper temperature as per standards. Take corrective action as necessary.

• Collect food samples; properly label and store them.
• Complete food preparation using standardized recipes, maintains portion control, and determines appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements.

• Serve lunch and dinner to residents according to resident?s preference, dietary requirements and therapeutic extensions.

• Prepare and finish meals according to production sheets. Prepare casseroles for 2 group homes (as per menu From Lunch or Dinner).
• Complete supper and snack preparation before end of shift.

• Ensure meal tickets are collected for food purchases.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner consistent with Participation House?s Mission Statement and The Statement of Resident Rights.

• Follow the cleaning schedule and complete cleaning daily.
• Organize, and prepare for special function (ex. Christmas Dinner, Board Dinners, Summer BBQ, etc.)

• Assist with offsite catering and perform food service duties which Food Service Supervisor assigns
• Assist Food Service Supervisor with ordering and storing supplies.

• In the absence of the Food Services Supervisor, the Cook is responsible:

o Shift replacements

o Checking deliveries against invoices and signing invoices documenting any discrepancies.

o Contacting suppliers if shortages are noted or if special orders are required

*Qualifications:*

• Chef Training Certification (1 year) or Culinary Management Diploma (2 year) from a program that meets the standard established by the Ministry of Training, College or University is preferred.
• Experience in a cook or kitchen position in a health care setting is preferred

• On-the-job training in cooking, food and equipment safety, and sanitation is asset
• Completed or willing to complete Food Handler Certification offered by the Public Health Department or certified third-party training provider.

• Demonstrate - leadership and decision-making qualities; tact and courtesy when dealing with others.
• Must be reliable, flexible, able to multitask, and delegate to complete meal preparation in assigned time frame with high ethical standards.

Job Types: Casual, Permanent

Pay: $25.13 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Experience:

• commercial or institutional cooking: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person