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Riverside Health Care

Location:
Canada

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

25.13 - 28.12 / Hour

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Job Responsibility:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Food Services, the Cook is responsible for preparation, production and service of all food and baking to residents in the Rainycrest Long Term Care facility, catering, staff meals and Meals-on-Wheels program in accordance with approved standards, departmental policies, procedures and time schedules
Ensure quality and efficiency of food production and compliance with sanitation and safety practices
Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the work area and equipment
Responsible for the preparation of all foods, baking and major meals
Organized to work within time schedules/frames
Guide Food Service Aides in food preparation, menus and serving of food
Responsible for quality, quantity, and portion control of food
Responsible for safe and sanitary food handling and storage
Maintain storage, preparation and serving areas in neat, clean and safe condition
Ability to use sharp instruments
Hand wash pots, pans and dishes as required
Assist in portioning and serving meals as required
Deal tactfully and courteously with residents, residents’ families, visitors, staff, and management
Participate in outreach food service programs as required
Participate in staff development programs and meetings as required
Participate in Emergency Plans as required
Responsible for scheduling replacement/call-ins for sick shift in absence of Manager, Nutrition & Food Services
Read, write, and understand written/verbal instructions, recipes and production sheets
Participate in the Department's Quality Improvement Program
Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Manager, Nutrition and Food Services or designate

Requirements:

Assistant Cook, or Institutional Cook, or Cook Certificate of Qualification
or Chef Certificate
or Culinary Management Diploma as issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
or equivalent
Completion of Safe Food Handlers Course through the Northwestern Health Unit
Completion of, or enrolment in a Food Service Worker Course, as supported by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Experience in institutional cooking and/or volume cooking an asset
Basic knowledge of food production techniques
Knowledge of preparing food in a safe, sanitary manner in conjunction with the Sanitation Code and Occupational Health & Safety Act
Demonstrated ability to prepare/cook meals according to instruction, menus
Ability to work various shifts, weekends and holidays
Good communication skills
Establishes and maintains good relations with all departments
A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly
Dependable, competent and continued ability to carry out responsibilities
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel, and management
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload
Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record
Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

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Casual Cook

Riverside Health Care

Location:Canada

Category:Gastronomy

Contract Type:Not provided

Salary:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:December 11, 2025

Location:
Canada

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025