Cook (Part-time, Weekends)

at  COPERNICUS LODGE

Copernicus Lodge is a not-for-profit, charitable and ethno-specific organization made possible through the efforts of the Polish Canadian community and the vision of Father Michael Smith, OMI. Located in the heart of the Roncesvalles community in the heart of west–end Toronto, we provide a continuum of care in a predominantly Polish, Roman Catholic environment to meet the changing needs of our seniors. The Lodge is comprised of an Adult Day Program, 200 independent, affordable self-care apartments with a Supportive Housing program, and a 228 bed Long Term Care home.
Reporting directly to the Food Service Supervisor, the Cook is responsible for all phases of food production following standards for sanitation, safe food preparation and therapeutic diet and texture modifications. The Cook follows recipes for regular, texture modification and therapeutic diets. The Cook follows proper operation of all equipment used for food preparation and instructs the Kitchen Helper as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a chef training or culinary management diploma from a program that meets the standard established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
• Must complete the Certified Food Handler course within 3 months of date of hire and be recertified every 5 years as per the standard
• Preferred 6 to 12 months experience in institutional kitchen.
• Able to work independently to produce an entire meal including all therapeutic and texture variation and able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, food storage methods, sanitation principles.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Genuine interest to provide care and services to seniors
• Able to provide good customer service; resident-focused
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and standardized recipes.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of operation and sanitation of commercial cooking equipment.
• Able to maintain a position of trust and confidentiality.
• Polish language and knowledge of Polish cuisine an asset.
• Must read and write in English.
  Copernicus Lodge is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
  Copernicus Lodge is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: From $23.91 per hour
  Expected hours: 15 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Experience:

• institutional kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details