DescriptionMake a difference in a growing, cutting-edge mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.As an Assistant Cook, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless food service to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!Hours: Part time varying shiftsInternal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered.What you'll be doing:Prepare texture adaptation of recipe items and cooking of menu itemsPrepare any items for special menu or/and allergies under the supervision of the cookPrepare food for staff cafeteria under the supervision of the cookTake cooking temperatures and record on the production sheets under the supervision of the cookPrepare food for catering as directed by the cookThe 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 supervisorAssist with organizing and managing the space in the freezersThe assistant cook will replace the cook during the cook's absences of any typeWhat we're looking for: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 equivalentIn either case the applicant must be able to challenge the red seal exam within 2 years, or already possess the Red Seal certificationManual dexterity with the ability to stand for long periods of timeCapability to cut with a knife for periods of up to an hour at a timeAbility to lift, push, pull baking sheets weighing up to 10 kg in and out of ovens and moving cartsGood interpersonal and organizational skillsProven attendance recordWhy work with usHomewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.Join us at Homewood HealthTM and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.

📌 Assistant Cook (Clarington)
🏢 Homewood Health
📍 Clarington