Cook - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital

North York General Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do.

We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first
- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary

Cook, Seniors Health Centre:

This position is responsible for optimal food preparation to residents and families based on legislative requirements under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor of Dietary Services.

You will prepare meals following therapeutic diets according to planned menus and serve them properly and attractively to residents and guests.

You will review menus before preparation, make menu substitutions as necessary in consultation with Food Service Supervisor. In addition, you will ensure use of proper food handling techniques. You have great communication skills and are able to cooperate with residents and their families.

This position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.

You will also take on the shared responsibility for ensuring that health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of food following therapeutic diets according to planned menus for residents, guests and (as required)

Review menus before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively

Ensure use of proper food handling techniques

In consultation with Food Service Supervisor, make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place. Meet time schedule for service of meals and nourishments

Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget

Assist in converting recipes to different quantities and preparing/following daily production charts

Date, label, and store food properly

Assist with checking inventory

Tidy-up Fridge and Freezers

Wash Pots

Ability to communicate effectively and cooperate with residents and their families

Perform dining room rounds at meal times to ensure resident meal satisfaction

Attend Resident Food Committee meetings as requested

Works safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Be able to direct the dietary department in the absence of the Food Services Supervisor

Qualifications:

Red Seal Cook Certificate

Public Health Food Handlers Certificate

Successful completion of a minimum 1 year program in Food Preparation/Chef Training or Culinary Arts from an Accredited College and/or must hold a current Assistant Cook Certificate issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities;
Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in health care or long term care setting

Ability to read, write and accurately follow written and verbal instructions. Basic computer skills are required

Ability to operate institutional cooking equipment

Well-organized and able to work independently

Demonstrated creative flair for menu planning, food preparation and presentation;
Knowledge of the Ontario Food Premises Regulation, Food Safety Code of Practice and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating

Working knowledge of special and therapeutic diets
What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals.

This is a Part Time Regular position, 8 hours shifts, day shift, including weekends in the Food Services Department of Seniors' Health Centre.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

How to Apply

Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflect