Cook_Relief (Bargaining Unit Position)

Several years of kitchen/cooking experience and/or training

Knowledge of equipment used in the preparation of food

Several years of kitchen/cooking experience and/or training

Knowledge of equipment used in the preparation of food

Knowledge of health standards for the handling and storage of food

Valid Food Handler’s Certificate

$23.80/hr

Work Type:

E-learning program available all year round

Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career

Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness

Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program

The Cook renders a range of services that relate to the operation of the kitchen.

These responsibilities include the preparation and service of food for the meals as scheduled and for other special occasions as requested and the storing and stocking of food.

Cleaning duties pertaining to maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room, as well as other delegated responsibilities, are included to ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen’s food service.

Prepare/cook the food for scheduled meals, snacks, and other occasions, as requested, according to the menu plan; prepare/cook appropriate food for those on special diets as required.

Ensure that the standard of quality for the food service is maintained.

Ensure utensils, etc.

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

Program Summary:

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provides specialized support to vulnerable and at-risk older adults with complex physical health challenges, mental health challenges, addictions or cognitive impairment LOFT responds to each resident’s needs, so they can live safely and in good health in the community as they age. Through our care, we aim to postpone for as long as possible, or eliminate, any need for institutional care. Our programs offers 24/7 care through our specialized Personal Support Worker (PSW) team, providing such services as assistance with personal care, essential housekeeping, laundry services, and escorts to appointments. LOFT PSWs receive enhanced training related to mental health, addictions, psychosocial rehabilitation, responsive behaviours, dementia and the impact of the social determinants of health, thus giving them specialized skills required to provide the highest quality of care to the populations we serve.