Full Time Assistant Cook- 11am-7pm/11:30am-7:30pm
Offre en anglaisThe Assistant Cook supports the preparation and delivery of meals for residents, guests, and employees while adhering to dietary requirements. Responsibilities include conducting temperature audits, following standardized recipes, and ensuring proper food handling techniques.
- Sur place
- Newmarket, ON
- Publié 5 août 2026
- 1 poste
Résumé du poste
Wage per hour $21.03 Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today! The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. Key Responsibilities To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees; To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively; To ensure use of proper food handling techniques; To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form; To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus; To assist in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes; To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place; To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget; To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies; To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days; To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions; To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it; To participate in the Quality Improvement Program; To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures; To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity; To complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate Red Seal Certificate preferred Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.
Ce que vous ferez
The Assistant Cook supports the preparation and delivery of meals for residents, guests, and employees while adhering to dietary requirements. Responsibilities include conducting temperature audits, following standardized recipes, and ensuring proper food handling techniques.
Exigences
Candidates must possess a Food Handler's Certificate and have experience in large-quantity food preparation, preferably in healthcare or retirement settings. A Vulnerable Sector Check is required, and a Red Seal Certificate is preferred.
Compétences indiquées
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Autres compétences pertinentes
Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.
- Food Preparation
- Food Handling
- Therapeutic Diets
- Menu Planning
- Temperature Auditing
- Portion Control
- Inventory Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Meal Service
- Lifting Ability
- Red Seal Certification
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Assisted Living
- Auditing
- Composite Materials
- Creativity
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Legislation
- Senior Living
Domaines d’emploi
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Trades
- Assistant Cook
- Cook
- Cooks
- Cooks, All Other
Renseignements supplémentaires
- Formation minimale
- Diplôme professionnel
- Expérience minimale
- 2+ ans
- Langue de l’offre
- anglais
- Heures de travail
- 40 heures par semaine