Red Seal Cook

Dietary Department
Northside Community Guest Home - North Sydney, NS, Canada
Job Title: Cook
Department: Dietary
Responsible To: Director of Dietary Services

Purpose:
To ensure the timely and accurate preparation of meals that align with both general dietary requirements and individual needs. The Cook is responsible for baking and assisting with all aspects of food preparation throughout the facility. This position also serves as a backup for the Head Chef when needed and follows all safety, hygiene, and food preparation regulations as set by dietary services and dietitians.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve menu items according to departmental policies and procedures.

• Follow daily menus planned by the dietary supervisor and dietitian for individual nutritional needs.

• Maintain high sanitation and safe food handling practices.

• Operate kitchen appliances and clean equipment and work areas.

• Record and manage holding temperatures and freezer storage temperatures.

• Adhere to regulations including infection control, hazardous materials handling, fire and equipment safety, and lifting techniques.

• Assist in training new employees and attend required in-services (WHMIS, Fire-Safety, Food Handlers, First Aid/CPR).

• Participate in dietary staff meetings.

• Assist in the supervision and instruction of food service staff as assigned.

• Supervise assigned subordinate staff members.

Equipment Used:
Mixers, slicers, vegetable peelers, knives, dishwashers, microwave ovens, stove ovens, steamers, food processors, blenders, and related kitchen equipment.

Working Conditions:
Interacts with residents, family members, staff, and visitors. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stir, walk, lift, and lift up to 50 lbs. 

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required

• Red Seal designation preferred

• Food Handler’s Course required

• Experience in healthcare food service preferred

Working Hours:
Subject to rotation and change, including weekends and holidays

Job Types:
Part-time, Casual

Pay:
$22.10- -$24.56 per hour

Expected Hours:
4–40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Evening shift

• Holidays

• Morning shift

• On call

Education:
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:
Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
English (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, or equivalent