Second Cook - Halifax, Canada - Northwood

Northwood

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Join the Northwood team

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our Halifax team for the position of
Second Cook.

Responsibilities

Prepares residents meals according to established standards including cook/chill/freeze menu concept, special instructions, recipes, volumes, temperature, food safety, use of garnishes or condiments to ensure optimum nutrition and presentation
Performs established procedures for stock control, prepared food packaging and rotation using HACCP principles
Ensures safe and appropriate storage and preparation of all food supplies using HACCP principles
Maintains a high level personal hygiene and sanitation in the work area
Responds to and accommodates requests from various areas of the facility regarding food service/production via telephone or electronic communication and responds appropriately providing additional servings/specials, and other related requests as needed
Prepares foods for ancillary meal services Assisted Living, Enriched Meal Program, Adult Day Care; Community Centre; Meals on Wheels, special occasions and special function services
Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent
Diploma of Culinary Arts or Equivalent
Basic Food Safety Certification
Three to five years of relevant work experience
Food service experience required
Recipe development experience required
Advanced Food Safety Certification
Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health and able to endure the daytoday pressure of the position.
Must maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood standard.

Hours of Work: 32 hours bi-weekly ( 8 hour shifts) - Days

Start Date:
Immediately

If this exciting opportunity interests you please click "Apply" now.

**_ Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._