Cook - Kingston, Canada - Providence Care

Providence Care

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Code: 23-COOK

Location:
Providence Care Hospital

Union:
OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage:
$ $27.59

Posting Period:
Posted Until Filled

Reporting to the assigned department Manager, the Cook assists in meal preparation for delivery of meal, cafeteria, and catering food services and performs inventory control functions of the department.

The Cook is responsible for preparing food items and managing related food inventories based on rotational meal cycle and quantity, portion control and recipe standards.

The Cook performs the duties in accordance with organizational and department policies and procedures, standards set out by the Public Health Act, the Canadian Restaurant and Food Service Association's Sanitation Code of Practise and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety protocols and WHIMIS and Occupational Health and Safety standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Valid Inter-Provincial Red Seal Cook's Certificate, and/or a Journeyman Chef's Certificate; an equivalent combination of recognized related training and work experience in a similar role in an institutional food service environment may be considered
Valid Certificate in Food Safety Code of Practice with the Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association (CRFA)
Minimum two years recent experience working as a cook, preferably in a hospital setting
Previous institutional experience is an asset

Role Responsibilities

Prepare food items for client, cafeteria and catering orders, utilizing menu rotation, monthly schedules, production sheets, and recipe standards
Present food, using proper plate techniques, ensuring food is attractively garnished
Prepare and present food to appropriate serving temperature following HACCP guidelines
Actively provide input to Manager, related to quality improvement requirements and opportunities related to food preparation
Actively participate in taste panel, staff and production meetings, and related training
Complete food orders in accordance with par levels and submits for computer entry
Analyse standard par levels and makes recommendation for review/revision as needed
Receive and store grocery order in the department, reconciles invoice with order and completes stock rotation of inventory in strict compliance to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory management practices
Participate in quality procedures and work to achieve acceptable standards of food and nutrition services and sanitization
Effectively manage time by adhering to assigned work routine tasks and schedule and communicate with manager in a timely fashion when unexpected circumstances arise that may impact on ability to complete assigned working within allotted time

Why Work at Providence Care Hospital:

Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
Competitive salaries with excellent fulltime benefits
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
State of the Art Building with onsite parking
Onsite café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
Fully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails