Cook II (Full-Time)

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Aug 24, 2026
1 position

$22–$25 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Cook II is responsible for preparing, portioning, and serving quality food to residents while maintaining strict sanitary and safety standards. They also manage kitchen inventory, clean production areas, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Job details

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities. Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area. Ng Siu Chan Care Centre Be Part of Something New At Yee Hong, our values guide everything we do. We Care, We Collaborate, and We Commit to creating meaningful experiences for residents, clients, families, volunteers, students, and one another. As we prepare to open the Ng Siu Chan Centre, our newest long-term care home, we are seeking passionate and dedicated Cook II who wants to help shape the culture, resident experience, and care environment from day one. Built on the principles of Relationship-Centred Care and Meaningful Living, the Ng Siu Chan Centre will provide an innovative care environment where residents are supported to live with purpose, dignity, independence, and choice. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the opening of a new home and help create an exceptional experience for residents, families, and team members. Prepares, portions and serves of quality food for residents in accordance with Ministry, Public Health and other regulations. Responsibilities: * Prepares and cooks food and snacks according to pre-determined requirements, palatability and menu/recipe, ensuring an appetizing appearance * Pre-prepares menu items according to menu (regular and vegetarian) * Inspects and tastes food for quality * Accurately portions and serves food to residents * Performs food preparation * Complies with sanitary regulations in the food preparation process * Maintains and cleans equipment. Maintains production areas, storage rooms and refrigeration areas are in a clean and organized condition * Responsible for taking temperature log of refrigerator/freezer and food temperature * Monitors food stock and makes timely report to management for replenishment * Responsible for stock rotation * Assists in receiving delivery and ensuring accuracy of order delivered * Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and GHS * Follows protocols to comply with standards from Ministry, public health and other regulatory body * Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * Completion of Chef Training diploma or diploma/certificate/apprenticeship in Culinary Management, Cook, Food and Nutrition or equivalent * Current Food Handler Safety Certificate * Minimum 3 years proven institutional cooking experience * Familiarity with Asian cuisine and use of industrial size wok an asset. * Practical and theoretical knowledge of quantity food production, and knowledge of sanitation and safety standards for food services area * Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen * Ability to communicate in English. Knowledge of Chinese an asset Physical Demands/Working Conditions: * Considerable standing, walking and lifting throughout the day * Shift work, including weekend * Exposed to heat, humidity and food waste Please apply before: 2026-10-14 Salary Range: $22.02 - $24.56 INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer: * Competitive total compensation package * Multi-employer pension plan * Professional development opportunities * Ongoing learning and development * Employee education assistance program * Award winning corporate culture * Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate. Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume. This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Chef Training diploma or equivalent certification and possess a current Food Handler Safety Certificate. A minimum of 3 years of institutional cooking experience is required, along with the ability to pass a vulnerable sector police check.