CUPE JOB POSTING

Position: Cook (Red Seal)
Dept: Nutrition and Food Services
File #: 3504
Role Level: CUPEC04 $26.469 – $30.534 per hour
Status: Part Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Queensway Health Centre
Hours of Work/Shifts: Monday – Sunday / days, evenings and weekends
Posted: July 17, 2025
Internal Deadline: July 24, 2025
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community
Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage
Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability
Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Prepares and cooks a variety of food items for patient meal assembly as assigned following standardized recipes
• Develop standardized recipes and preparation plan for new menu items
• Knowledge of safe food handling including tempering methodology
• Adheres to recipes, portion sizes and preparation methods as specified.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary practices and working areas as prescribed
• Participates in and adheres to quality and safety audits and standards as per requirements and relevant legislation
• Maintains accurate food production records.
• Practices safe and proper use of food service equipment.
• Provides input for food supply orders.
• Identifies maintenance needs and informs Team Leader or submits work orders as appropriate.
• Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment.
• Knowledge of Combi oven, Blast chiller, soup kettle , steamer, and gas cook range
• Performs other related duties as required

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education and/or equivalent, required
• Red Seal certification , required
• Valid Food Handler Certificate, required
• Ability to communicate effectively, read, write and follow instructions
• A minimum of three (3) years cooking experience in an institutional food service environment, required
• Knowledge of and apply HACCP protocols, required
• Experience in a cold-plating environment would be an asset
• Be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
• Ability to work under minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills

Please refer the Job description for details