Casual Cook

The Cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of full course and short order meals of the food services section of the Treatment Centre. This position reports directly to the Regional Director. All candidates must have a valid First Aid & CPR certification and Food Safe handling course. Schedule of work is 10:00 AM to 18:00 PM as needed to cover the Head Cook and weekend Cook.

Your responsibilities will include

• Follow menus, prepare, and serve attractive and nutritionally balanced meals
• Prepare food according to standardized menus and recipes
• Gather and combine ingredients required
• Wash, slice, chop, grate, stir, knead, measure, mix and weigh food products
• Cooking general healthy wholesome meals, food preparation, grilling, BBQ, steaming, roasting and   baking
• Cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and BBQ for client outings
• Prepare foods such as meat, potatoes, casseroles, vegetables, soups, salads, sandwiches, pancakes, eggs, French toast; and desserts such as cobbler, cakes, pies, cookies, bread, custard and gelatin
• Provide special foods for clients with dietary needs and/or restrictions. Follow the Canada Food Guide.
• Prepare food for special events and activities
• Ensure health and sanitary standards and regulations for food services are followed in daily kitchen operations
• Perform the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen area, dining room and refrigeration and storage areas
• Ensure that all freezers and food storage units are kept locked
• Report any concerns related to the efficient operation of the kitchen to the Regional Director
• Report any malfunctions of kitchen equipment to the Regional Director
• General housekeeping duties
• Heavy lifting