Job Order Detail

Description

About Us
This center provides a holistic, supportive and healing environment along with evidence-based approach to address the complex needs of families experiencing trauma and substance abuse disorder while focusing on delivering outcomes and recovery-based care.
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and intelligent cook for our centre who is able to order food and think critically about how best to organize and prepare meals for our families.  The cook will ensure our kitchen runs smoothly and effectively.  They also keep track of kitchen inventory, promote food safety, maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen.  This position works 10 hour shifts, four days per week, and will overlap with our other fulltime cook one day per week.
Knowledge and Experience:
    Understanding and maintenance of quality and safety in the kitchen
    Ensuring that food is prepared and stored in accordance with health and safety regulations
    Experience with different cooking tools, equipment, and utensils
    Expert knowledge of various cooking and preparation methods and procedures
    Expert knowledge of safe food handling and storage theory and techniques
    Expert knowledge of food contamination prevention
    Experience monitoring and minimizing waste
    Strong communication skills both written and verbal
    Able to withstand long hours of standing, bending, and moving around
    Basic knowledge of mathematics to ensure correct measurement of ingredients
    Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and order
    Ability to make adjustments to accommodate clients with specific diet and health concerns
    Coordination and time management
    Experience in cost management
    Punctuality and professionalism
Qualifications
    Red Seal certification would be preferred but not required
    3  5 years of cooking experience
    Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check