Come join the Northwood team!

Northwood is a place of “firsts.” When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, with our commitment to quality and our promise of service. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people! At Northwood, it is not just the care we provide, but also the conversation we have while doing it.

For over 57 years, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia’s most dynamic continuing care organization. We are committed to innovation and change. We are recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice. We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our Halifax team for the position of Second Cook.

Responsibilities

The First Cook prepares quality food products to be served to residents, special functions and occasions as well as ancillary meal services.

• Prepares residents meals according to established standards including cook/chill/freeze menu concept, special instructions, recipes, volumes, temperature, food safety, use of garnishes or condiments to ensure optimum nutrition and presentation
• Performs established procedures for stock control, prepared food packaging and rotation using HACCP principles
• Ensures safe and appropriate storage and preparation of all food supplies using HACCP principles
• Maintains a high level personal hygiene and sanitation in the work area
• Responds to and accommodates requests from various areas of the facility regarding food service/production via telephone or electronic communication and responds appropriately providing additional servings/specials, and other related requests as needed
• Performs proper operation, safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures (applying WHMIS training) with all equipment and also in work area
• Prepares foods for ancillary meal services Assisted Living, Enriched Meal Program, Adult Day Care; Community Centre; Meals on Wheels, special occasions and special function services
• Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Diploma of Culinary Arts or Equivalent
• Basic Food Safety Certification
• Three to five years of relevant work experience
• Food service experience required
• Recipe development experience required
• Advanced Food Safety Certification
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health and able to endure the day-to-day pressure of the position.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood standard.