Assistant Cook, Courtice

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people‑centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

The Assistant Cook role is a casual position for vacation and sick coverage. Internal applications within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of posting to have seniority considered.

What You’ll Be Doing

Prepare texture adaptation of recipe items and cooking of menu items.

Prepare any items for special menu or allergies under the supervision of the cook.

Prepare food for staff cafeteria under the supervision of the cook.

Take cooking temperatures and record on the production sheets under the supervision of the cook.

Prepare food for catering as directed by the cook.

Assist cooks in all duties and manage protein thawing; help the production supervisor with inventory and ordering control of proteins.

Make raw food items such as breaded products, stuffed products, vegetable balls, various burgers and ball‑shaped products and other items as needed for the menu under supervision of the cook or production supervisor.

Assist with organizing and managing the space in the freezers.

Replace the cook during the cook’s absences of any type.

What We’re Looking For

Participation in an apprenticeship program or proof of a minimum of 4,000 hours of culinary experience under a Red Seal chef, deemed equivalent.

Ability to challenge the Red Seal exam within 2 years, or already possess the Red Seal certification.

Manual dexterity with the ability to stand for long periods of time.

Capability to cut with a knife for periods of up to an hour at a time.

Ability to lift, push, pull baking sheets or carts weighing up to 10 kg in and out of ovens.

Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

All staff must have received all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada, subject to accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation.

Why work with us Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence‑based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, racialized and Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.

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