Cook

Responsible for the production and cooking of food for Patient Food Services. Responsible for the monitoring of food quality throughout the preparation, cooking and serving process. This includes following standardized recipes, ensuring proper portion control, plating, food temperature monitoring and recording and appearance.

Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, refrigerators, blast chiller and other equipment. Ensure that while working in all production and service areas that proper food handling and sanitation procedures are followed. Temperatures are monitored throughout all preparation and cooking processes in conjunction with HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

·         1-2 year Culinary College Diploma required.

·         Food Service experience required

·         Food Handler´s Certification required.

·         Knowledge of industrial cooking equipment required

·         Knowledge of WHMIS + HACCP regulations required

·         Experience with large-scale meal production and bulk food assembly required

·         Must be organized and detail oriented.

·         Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and multiple production responsibilities

·         Must have good interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

·         Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Sunday; days, 7.5 hour shifts; 09:30 - 17:30, every other weekend (hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $29.380 to $29.980 per hour

Date Posted: January 6, 2026

Internal application deadline: January 13, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards.  These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching.  We do not control or influence these processes.  To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.  

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

About the Company

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.  We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.