Cook Assistant -CVH Patient Food Services

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 28, 2026
1 position

$26.86–$31.00 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Prepare, cook, chill, portion, label, and store food according to standardized recipes, food safety procedures, and production guidelines. Operate and sanitize food service equipment, maintain production records, monitor leftovers and spoilage, and support supply ordering and equipment maintenance.

Job details

CUPE 5180 Requisition Number: 9003 Position: Cook Assistant Status: Full-Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: Nutrition and Food Services Role Level: CUPEC01 $26.861 – $31.003 per hour Site: Credit Valley Hospital* Work Model: On-Site Shift/Hours of Work: Days; 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Posted: October 27, 2026 Deadline: November 3, 2026 *The location of any vacancy/position may be changed or reassigned as per operational need Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, and the Queensway Health Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. Job Description: * Prepares, cooks and chills food items following standardized recipes and portion standards. * Adheres to recipes, portion sizes and preparation methods as specified. * Does necessary advance preparation of foods (e.g. for soups and entrees) to ensure efficient production. * Operates large food service equipment such as steamers, grills, steam kettles, convection and alto sham ovens, etc. * Follows tempering guidelines to pull food products from freezer, remove from shipping containers, place on pans, label and store in fridge. * De-cases and decants food into serving pans following guidelines provided. Labels containers and delivers to appropriate location. * Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in temperature safety zone. * Determines appropriate food leftover use and monitors spoilage in consultation with a cook or team leader. * Stores food in appropriate container, labels correctly, and places in appropriate storage location * Maintains accurate food production records. * Practices safe and proper use of food service equipment. * Provides input for food supply orders. * Identifies maintenance needs and informs Team Leader or submits work orders as appropriate. * Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment. * Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: * Grade 12 education and/or equivalent, required * Diploma from recognized Culinary College * At least 1 year cooking experience required, preferably in an institutional food service environment. * Valid Food Handlers Certificate, required * Must have good knowledge of and apply HACCP protocols * Ability to communicate effectively, read, write, follow instructions, recipes and use basic math skills * Experience in a cold-plating and a cook-chill environment an asset * Be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job * A positive work and attendance record is essential * Ability to work under minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks * Ability to work as part of a team * Excellent customer service skills Language Ability: * Effective verbal/written communication skills in English are essential. This includes the ability to read and write Physical Demands: * Considerable walking, standing, bending and lifting - up to 50 lbs. * Standing for long periods of time in one spot * Working in both hot and cold temperature environments, Including work in a cold environment (freezer) for a period of each day To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca [http://www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca/] Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires Grade 12 education or equivalent, a diploma from a recognized culinary college, at least one year of cooking experience, and a valid Food Handlers Certificate. Candidates must know and apply HACCP protocols, communicate effectively in English, work independently and as part of a team, and be able to meet the physical demands of the role.