Assistant Cook - Guelph, Canada - Homewood Health Centre Inc.

Homewood Health Centre Inc.

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As an Assistant Cook, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless food service to our clients and customers.

If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here

This position is part time working up to 24 hours per week

What you'll be doing:

Prepare texture adaptation of recipe items and cooking of menu items
Prepare any items for special menu or/and allergies under the supervision of the cook
Prepare food for staff cafeteria under the supervision of the cook
Take cooking temperatures and record on the production sheets under the supervision of the cook
Prepare food for catering as directed by the cook
The assistant cook will help the cooks in all his/her duties. They will also manage the protein thawing and will assist the production supervisor in inventory and ordering control of proteins.
Make raw food items such as breaded products, stuffed products, vegetable balls, various burgers and ball shaped products and other products as needed for the menu under supervision of the cook and/ or production supervisor
Assist with organizing and managing the space in the freezers
The assistant cook will replace the cook during the cook's absences of any type

What we're looking for:

Participation in an apprenticeship program or proof of a minimum of 4000 hours of culinary experience under a Red Seal chef will be deemed to be an equivalent
In either case the applicant must be able to challenge the red seal exam within 2 years, or already possess the Red Seal certification
Manual dexterity with the ability to stand for long periods of time
Capability to cut with a knife for periods of up to an hour at a time
Ability to lift, push, pull baking sheets weighing up to 10 kg in and out of ovens and moving carts
Good interpersonal and organizational skills
Proven attendance record

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders.

Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.