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assistant cook

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Employer details Homewood Health Centre

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Cooking and related culinary arts, general
  • Culinary arts/chef training
  • Food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Cafeteria
  • Hospital/medical facility or clinic
  • Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Co-ordinate special events
  • Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
  • Requisition food and kitchen supplies
  • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
  • Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
  • Inspect kitchens and food service areas
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
  • Clean kitchen and work areas
  • Manage kitchen operations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Cook Red Seal Certificate
  • Safe Food Handling certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Work under pressure

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-06-19

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Homewood Health Centre

  • Health care and social assistance
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  • Extra large business (more than 500 employees)
  • 3 business locations
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Job market information

assistant cook NOC 63200 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Median wage Help -
18.00 $/hour

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