assistant cook

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Employer details Hillel Lodge Ottawa Jewish Home for the Aged

Job details

Be part of a caring community as an *Assistant Cook*, where your culinary skills make a meaningful difference in residents' lives! This is a temporary, part-time position to fill an existing vacancy. Under the general direction of the Director of Food & Nutrition Services, assists in all areas of preparation and the administration and supervision of the department when authorized. Maintains a clean kitchen environment. *WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU* * A supportive, collaborative, and welcoming team environment * Opportunities for career growth, comprehensive training, and professional development * Employee & Family Assistance Program * Free on-site parking * Paid orientation * Casual dress *SCOPE/POSITION SUMMARY* · Assist cook with meal and snack preparation as required. · Assist with storage of deliveries in kitchen. · Prepare food and supplies for small catered functions. · Measure and record temperatures of fridges/freezers. · Restock kitchen with required items from storage. · Transport food carts to and from food service areas as required. · Clean areas as assigned by Supervisor · Wash dishes, pots, pans, food carts and floors · Remove garbage and recycling. · Demonstrate consideration towards residents, visitors, Home's policies, and procedures. · Demonstrate willingness to co-operate with colleagues, supervisors, and members of other departments. · Ensure proper use and care of equipment. · Ensure that the standards and laws of Kashruth are maintained. · Ensure the Health and Safety of residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors by following safe practices and proper procedures. · Ensure the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the residents. · Maintain all kitchen areas to a standard of cleanliness as required by Public Health Standards. · Participate in in-services and continuing education. · Review core competency in-services as required by legislation. · Put away grocery orders · Perform any other duties as required that are necessary for the welfare of the residents and efficient operation of the Home. *QUALIFICATIONS:* -Able to follow recipes and schedules of daily operation. -Working knowledge of English · Able to work independently and with direction. · Trained and conversant in proper lifting techniques of food supplies and kitchen utensils/equipment. · Health Care Food Service Certificate · Skill/accuracy; rapid movements · Food Handler?s Certification · Periods of Physical Strain Involving Some Fatigue. · Frequently lift up to 20lbs. *ABOUT US* Hillel Lodge is a welcoming and vibrant Jewish long-term care home located in the heart of Ottawa. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to providing exceptional person-centred care. With a current complement of 121 beds and housed within a thriving 13-acre Jewish Community Campus, we provide a wide range of programming and events to meet the diverse needs of our residents, their families, and the larger community which we serve. *DEI & A* Hillel Lodge is an equal opportunity employer committed to living our values in all that we do. We strongly encourage qualified candidates who are Indigenous, Black, or of other racialized groups, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with us. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and we encourage people to apply even if they feel the position would be a stretch. Where notified in advance, Hillel Lodge will accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. More information about our Accessibility Policy can be found on our website. *ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN HIRING* We enhance our hiring process with AI technology. This includes crafting accurate job descriptions and utilizing tailored pre-screening questions fr