Cook

About the role

Friendly Village Nursing and Rehab is looking for positive and reliable Cooks who understand how important their work is to providing quality care for residents' daily lives.

Schedule

• Full-Time 11:30am – 7:30pm (with every other weekend and holidays)
• Hybrid, mix of 5:30am – 1:30pm AND 11:30am – 7:30pm (with every other weekend and holidays)

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Skills

• Proven experience as cook
• Prior experience in healthcare is a plus
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage