ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Shepherd Village is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit senior community and has been dedicated to the well-being of seniors since 1961. We’re committed to meeting the changing physical, spiritual and social needs of seniors through quality care and compassionate service. Everything we offer is designed to enhance the quality of life and peace-of-mind of our residents, and their family and friends.
Shepherd Village is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of COOK1T. You will work as part of a team to plan and facilitate food production in the main kitchen by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the Residents of Shepherd Village, in accordance with Long-term Care and Retirement legislation, Public Health regulations, and other applicable standards.

WHAT ARE YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 education and Red Seal Certificate preferred and/or in progress
• Seven (7) years previous experience in large quantity food preparation experience, preferably from the hospitality (Hotel, Restaurant, Golf Club) setting
• Experience in large function catering is an asset
• Successful completion or current enrolment in Food Service Worker training program
• Effectively communicate in English with the internal stakeholders including verbal, reading and writing as well as accurately follow the instructions
• Must be able to increase/decrease recipe yields to meet the needs of facility
• Flexible and adaptable to change with schedules, work environment and assignments
• Physically capable of safely lifting and transferring hot heavy objects and standing for the majority of the shift

Please refer the Job description for details