Cook - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID: 45561

Job Category:
Community & Social Services

Division & Section:
Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs

Work Location:
Various Locations

Job Type & Duration:
Part-time, 4 Temporary (12 month) vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $31.13, TP4075, Wage Grade 5.

Shift Information:
On an as required basis. Shifts range from 5:30am to 8:00pm including weekends.

Affiliation:
L79 Unit B PT

Number of Positions Open: 4

Posting Period: 19-MARCH-2024 to 4-APRIL-2024

Location Information: 674 Dundas Street West, 291 Sherbourne St, 731 Runneymede Road, 705 Progress Avenue.

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For dates, times and Webex info please see below:

Monday, March 25th, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Job Decsription

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people.

Consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture.

Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Cook within our Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division

Major Responsibilities:

Participates in the ongoing quality improvement of food product produced
Collects information on leftovers/shortage of food items and makes recommendations to adjust production sheets
Monitors food supplies in the stockroom, rotates same as required. Informs Supervisor and Food Services Workers of shortages
Reviews daily menu, checks supplies, plans preparation, etc.
Prepares food and ingredients to be cooked or baked by cleaning, cutting, portioning, measuring and mixing, using a variety of kitchen utensils, knives and large quantity cooking equipment such as mixers, steamers, ovens, combitherm ovens, stoves, meat slicers, vats, roasting pans, fryers etc.
Prepares ovens and steamers etc., ensuring correct temperature, pressure, etc.
Cooks food and bakes desserts, using standard recipes (e.g. special dietary requirements) and modifying consistency according to special needs of client groups (e.g. pureeing and mincing). Portions and decorates desserts as required.
Portions and places food in containers according to production sheets for delivery by Food Services Worker
Ensures food is cooked, prepared, stored, and served at proper temperatures as required
Records temperature as required for Food and Equipment
Prepares cold food such as salads, sandwiches, sandwich fillings, meat/fruit trays, etc. Labels and retains daily food samples
Provides work direction to Food Services Workers by giving instructions, providing training on new tasks and providing additional information related to meals, preparation and/or service
Retrieves food supplies and labels and stores leftovers. Directs Food Services Workers on these duties as required
Requisitions food supplies from Materials Manager Assistant on a daily basis or retrieves same from storage areas
Informs supervisor of food supplies and other items required
Notifies Supervisor of any equipment malfunctions or Health & Safety issues
Performs calculations to prepare statistical reports on food usage if required
Answers telephones, takes messages. Secures work area locking doors, windows, freezers etc.
Cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, equipment and knives after use
Delivers, arranges and replenishes food to service areas as required
May place food orders within budget guidelines using a computer
Makes recommendations to adjust standardized recipes, ability to scale recipes
Delivers, arranges, and replenishes food to service area and may assist with counter service

Key Qualifications:

Considerable experience in preparing and cooking food in a large scale food service setting
Successful completion of the Food Handler/Safety Awareness Program offered by Toronto Public Health
Graduate of a 2 year college cooking program from a recognized institution or holder of a Red Seal Certificate and/or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Completion of Food Service Worker certificate from a registered college is an asset

You must also have:

Knowledge of operation and care of kitchen equipment
Knowledge of nutrition/therapeutic diets Knowledge of sanitation code, hygiene and safe food handling techniques
Knowledge of WHMIS legislation Knowledge of HACCP procedures
Ability to provide effective work direction to kitchen staff
Ability to prepare and maintain minor statistical reports and performs basic mathematical calculations
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, as well as ability to write notes, directions and/or reports as required
Ability to lift heavy cooking equipment and supplies
Ability to work shifts/weekends/holidays
Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and respects the cultural and racial diversity of HIPS clients and staff

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