cook
The cook is responsible for planning menus, estimating food requirements, and managing overall kitchen operations. Key tasks include preparing special meals for patients and coordinating special events while maintaining clean work areas.
- On-site
- Ilderton, ON
- Posted Jul 26, 2026
- Apply by Aug 25, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Co-ordinate special events Determine the size of food portions and costs Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization Requisition food and kitchen supplies Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef Order supplies and equipment Clean kitchen and work areas Manage kitchen operations Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits As per collective agreement Other Benefits Free parking available On-site amenities Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
What you’ll do
The cook is responsible for planning menus, estimating food requirements, and managing overall kitchen operations. Key tasks include preparing special meals for patients and coordinating special events while maintaining clean work areas.
Requirements
Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and between one to two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English is required for the role.
Benefits
• Health benefits • Dental plan • Health care plan • Financial benefits as per collective agreement • Free parking
Other relevant skills
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- Menu Planning
- Food Costing
- Kitchen Management
- Special Meal Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Food Portioning
- Kitchen Sanitation
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 25, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
