Cook's Helper, Production - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Food and Nutrition Services has an opportunity for a

COOK'S HELPER

Production

Position Type:
Permanent Full Time

Hourly Pay Rate:
$ $25.3300

Bi-Weekly Hours:75 hours

Posting Number:7584

Union:
SEIU Service

Date Posted:
February 29, 2024

Internal Closing Date:
March 11, 2024

Job Summary:

The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Centre, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged and the Mountainview Day Centre.

Our vision is to provide safe, appetizing food of optimum nutritional quality to facilitate an enjoyable mealtime experience for patients, residents, staff and visitors in compliance with the Jewish laws of Kashruth.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assists with food preparation by following the Kashruth dietary laws and adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitations and safety
Works under the direction of a Cook in the following areas: Mainly in soup preparation but may be assigned to other areas such as sandwiches, chicken station.
Ensures all products are labeled and stock rotated in fridges and freezers, maintaining inventory control.
Prepares and serves assigned items attractively, accurately, at the appropriate temperature specified and in accordance with standard recipes and portion sizes.
Adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitation, infection control and safety in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and departmental policies

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

High school completion or equivalent
Chef training certificate from an accredited college required
Previous experience in large quantity food preparation and presentation, preferably in healthcare or a long term care setting required
Demonstrated knowledge of the use of large scale equipment
Excellent understanding of general food service equipment, sanitation methods as well as cookchill/retherm systems
Current Food Handlers certification as required by Public Health
Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
Effective customer service, oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
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Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.