- Salary
- C$23+/hr
- Location
- Whitby, Ontario, CA
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
About the position:
The Cook works closely with the Head Cook and is an integral part of the Sullivan Centre, responsible for preparing nutritious and attractive meals that support the health, wellbeing and recovery of our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work independently to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for approximately 25-30 clients and up to 10 staff members/volunteers, on a daily basis.
- Responsible for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals and the preparation of nutritious snacks as required.
- Maintain a sanitary and orderly kitchen and report shortages, missing utensils and equipment in need of repair to the House Manager on a timely basis.
- Ensure the security of consumables. The pantry is considered off limits to all guests. Therefore, cooks are responsible for the dispensing of items such as milk, ensuring that all other items required for set-up of tables before meals are available to the guests.
Work Schedule:
- Rotating shifts which include Saturdays and Sundays.
- It is expected that our cooks will cooperate with special events/functions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience with cooking in a residential setting.
- Good knowledge of food preparation and storage.
- Good knowledge of cleaning/chemical storage.
- Organizational skills with the ability to properly manage the kitchen under the direction of the House Manager.
- Interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively with all staff members.
- A high level of sensitivity and confidentiality with regard to our clients.
- Must have the required skills in food preparation.
- Must have a minimum of one to three years of experience in the food services industry.
- Must have Food Handler Certificate.
- A certificate in Food Preparation from a community college is an asset.
Submitting an Application:
Interested applicants are invited to apply on or before October 6, 2026. Including a cover letter in your application package is strongly encouraged.
Contact email address: [email protected].
Renascent wishes to thank all individuals who apply for this position, however, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Renascent is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and providing equal access and opportunity for all.