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Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do—but we’re also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.
As Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.
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We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team for the position of Term Part-Time Cook's Assistant
- Prepares food and assists in preparing quality food products to be served to residents; internal and external clients; special functions and occasions; caterings and ancillary meal services, according to established standards of Public Health and Food safety protocols
- Assists the cooks' in the food preparation and the daily operation of the kitchen as required, including packaging/portioning and meal distribution; and/or assists with the duties of the cook in their absence
- Assist the cooks' in ordering necessary food items
- Assists and put away food and other deliveries in the designated areas following FIFO and HACCP Principles
- Follows standardized recipes and established house menus; work routines and production sheets set out by the supervisor
- Fills caterings and supply requisitions
- Ensures accurate portion sizes and prompt distribution of all types of meals as per quota/order for delivery to designated service areas - including special functions and caterings for residents/clients - and replenishes these items as necessary
- Responds to and accommodates requests from various service sites/units, residents, internal/external clients - via telephone or electronic communication - providing additional servings/specials, and quality meal services
- Maintains high standards of area and personal hygiene, food safety and sanitation in the work area; ensuring all temperature charts, requisitions and records are completed in accordance with established Food Safety Standards, and current legislation
- Performs established procedures for stock control, cooked/uncooked food packaging and rotation using HACCP principles
- Performs proper operation, safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures (applying WHMIS training and safety protocols) with all equipment; ensuring kitchen equipment is in good repair and functional; and reporting any faults or safety issues to the Supervisor.
- Ensures that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean and hygienic, carrying out duties on the cleaning rotation as required.
- Assists with any other reasonable tasks as per operational requirements requested by a supervisor
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic food safety training certificate
- Three to five years of relevant work experience preferably in long-term care facility
- Experience with a de-centralized meal service system an asset
- Pre-employment cooking course an asset
- Reading, understanding verbal and written instructions, basic arithmetic
- Knowledge of the following: Emergency Protocols, Risk Management Procedures, Crisis Intervention Methods (Cook/Chill/Freeze/reheating/serving - production system)
- Possess the following skills: Communication, Organization, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Time Management, Judgement and Decision Making, Operation Monitoring
- Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis according to Northwood Standards.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health and able to endure the day-to-day pressure of the position.
Hours: Term Part-Time - 48 hours biweekly - 3 Month Term
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.
To learn more about Northwood please visit our website https://www.northwoodcare.ca
If this exciting opportunity interests you please click “Apply” now.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $24.25-$24.66 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Do you require PR assistance?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Long Term Care : 1 year (required)
- Food preparation: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
