Assistant Cook

Prepare texture adaptation of recipe items and cooking of menu items

Prepare any items for special menu or/and allergies under the supervision of the cook

Prepare food for staff cafeteria under the supervision of the cook

Take cooking temperatures and record on the production sheets under the supervision of the cook

Prepare food for catering as directed by the cook

The assistant cook will help the cooks in all his/her duties. They will also manage the protein thawing and will assist the production supervisor in inventory and ordering control of proteins.

Make raw food items such as breaded products, stuffed products, vegetable balls, various burgers and ball shaped products and other products as needed for the menu under supervision of the cook and/ or production supervisor

Assist with organizing and managing the space in the freezers

The assistant cook will replace the cook during the cook’s absences of any type

Participation in an apprenticeship program or proof of a minimum of 4000 hours of culinary experience under a Red Seal chef will be deemed to be an equivalent

In either case the applicant must be able to challenge the red seal exam within 2 years, or already possess the Red Seal certification

Manual dexterity with the ability to stand for long periods of time

Capability to cut with a knife for periods of up to an hour at a time

Ability to lift, push, pull baking sheets weighing up to 10 kg in and out of ovens and moving carts

Good interpersonal and organizational skills

Proven attendance record

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.