Join the Northwood team!

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our Halifax team for the position of Second Cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepares residents meals according to established standards including cook/chill/freeze menu concept, special instructions, recipes, volumes, temperature, food safety, use of garnishes or condiments to ensure optimum nutrition and presentation
• Performs established procedures for stock control, prepared food packaging and rotation using HACCP principles
• Ensures safe and appropriate storage and preparation of all food supplies using HACCP principles
• Maintains a high level personal hygiene and sanitation in the work area
• Responds to and accommodates requests from various areas of the facility regarding food service/production via telephone or electronic communication and responds appropriately providing additional servings/specials, and other related requests as needed
• Performs proper operation, safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures (applying WHMIS training) with all equipment and also in work area
• Prepares foods for ancillary meal services Assisted Living, Enriched Meal Program, Adult Day Care; Community Centre; Meals on Wheels, special occasions and special function services
• Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Diploma of Culinary Arts or Equivalent
• Basic Food Safety Certification
• Three to five years of relevant work experience
• Food service experience required
• Recipe development experience required
• Advanced Food Safety Certification
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health and able to endure the day-to-day pressure of the position.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood standard.

Hours of Work: 32 hours bi-weekly ( 8 hour shifts) - Days/Evenings

Start Date: Immediately

If this exciting opportunity interests you please click "Apply" now.

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.