Community Kitchen Cook

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.

Core Function:

Responsible for the provision of quality food for community customers in accordance with sanitation regulations

Qualifications:

• Completion of Chef Training or diploma or diploma/certificate/apprenticeship in Culinary Management, Cook, Food and Nutrition or equivalent experience in batch/institutional cooking

• Current Food Handler Safety Certificate

• Minimum 3 years proven institutional / banquet cooking experience

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of quantity food production, and knowledge of sanitation and safety standards for food services area

• Experience cooking Chinese cuisine strongly preferred.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in both English and Chinese

​Responsibilities:

• Prepares and cooks batch food and snacks according to pre-determined requirements and recipes, taking into account palatability and appetizing appearance. Adjusts dishes to accommodate for specific clinical diets as needed.

• Pre-prepares food items according to set menus (regular, vegetarian, puree, and frozen).

• Ensures food is cooked, stored and served at proper temperatures. Inspects and tastes food for quality. Labels and retains food samples

• Accurately portions and serves food to clients

• Provides input into menu planning

• Coordinates work routines with other cook(s) and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation

• Advises managers on changes in food ingredients to ensure nutritional labels are accurate.

• Provides input and estimate on food ingredients, supplies and costs. Assists in ordering and receiving food supplies

• Ensures a high standard of cleanliness and sanitization. Complies with public health and other legislative regulations Follows all food handling guidelines and monitors critical points to ensure food safety.

• Cleans work surfaces, utensils and equipment. Maintains production areas, store rooms and refrigeration areas in a clean and organized condition. Assist in waste disposal.

• Logs temperature of refrigerator/freezer and food temperature

• Monitors and maintains inventory of food, supplies and equipment. Provides timely report to supervisor on issues, discrepancies, equipment failures, etc.

• Responsible for stock rotation, ensuring items are used before the expiry date

• Secures work area by locking doors, freezers, etc.

• Cooks for community banquet when required.

• Complies with risk management policy for health and safety

• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands/Working Condition:

• Considerable standing, walking and lifting throughout the day

• Evening and weekend when required

• Exposed to heat, humidity and food waste

Please apply before:

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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.