Job Category: Support/Trades Hospital Location: Newmarket ON Job Type: Permanent, Casual Number of Positions: 1 Union: SEIU SERVICE Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $30.05 - $33.66

Why Join Our Team?

• A best-in-class workplace environment that prioritizes a culture of belonging and wellness.
• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

The Cook provides excellent service and performs dietary-related tasks such as: food preparation, general sanitation of the area, reviewing menus and information indicating quantities of food, types of diets etc. Ensure food is prepared following HACCP at specified times.

What you bring:

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Cook experience (with a minimum of 1 year experience in Healthcare-LTC and/or banquets)
• Red Seal Certificate from the Ontario Ministry of Training and Universities or equivalent College Diploma in Culinary Arts (including Cook Apprenticeship, Culinary Management or equivalent), including apprentice experience to achieve certification
• HACCP training

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality in food production and portion control.

• Responsible for cold food preparation, preparation of hot food items, prepping meal trays for delivery, and at times assisting in delivering meals to patient rooms (ie when short-staffed), also post-meal preparation clean-up.

• Maintains all Food Safety and Health and Safety standards as determined by the Ministry of Health and Compass Standards.

• Our cook also participates in data collection and monthly evaluations for the department, maintains proper inventories, including proper storage, rotation, and labelling.

• Our cook is also involved in what food needs to be ordered, and this will be communicated to Food Services Management.

• Demonstrates ability to adhere to departmental and legislated health and safety standards

• Strong culinary abilities, including knife skills, use of commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, tilt skillet, etc).

• Innovative and willing to learn

• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated problem assessment skills

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork

• Demonstrated individual leadership skills

• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families, as well as other members of the healthcare team, within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace

At Southlake Health, we are committed to promoting employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of our search process. The current posting is seeking candidates who identify with the following equity-seeking groups: women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as a member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used safely to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!