Cook Assistant -CVH Patient Food Services (Temporary Full Time - Approx. 6 months)

Cupe Job Posting

• Position: Cook’s Assistant 
• File #: 4680
• Status: Temporary Full Time (Approx. 6 months)
• Role Level: CUPEC00 $25.755-$29.726
• Department: Nutrition and Food Services
• Site: Credit Valley Hospital
• Hours of Work/Shifts: Monday – Friday/ 0700-1500
• Posted: September 30, 2025

Internal Deadline: October 7, 2025

*The location of any vacancy/position may be changed or reassigned as per operational needs

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching

hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with our community - patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. The foundational goals of our new strategic plan - quality, access and sustainability - anchor everything we do. Our mission for a new kind of health care is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients - inside and outside the hospital.

At THP, we are relentless in providing high quality, compassionate care to our communities and take great pride in fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and we are all accountable for contributing to a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing and promoting excellence in patient care though advancing patient and staff safety. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety we would like you to join our Better Together team!

Key Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education and/or equivalent, required
• Diploma from recognized Culinary College
• At least 1 year cooking experience required, preferably in an institutional food service environment.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate, required
• Must have good knowledge of and apply HACCP protocols
• Ability to communicate effectively, read, write, follow instructions, recipes and use basic math skills
• Experience in a cold-plating and a cook-chill environment an asset
• Be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
• Ability to work under minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills

Position Summary:

• Prepares, cooks and chills food items following standardized recipes and portion standards
• Adheres to recipes, portion sizes and preparation methods as specified.
• Does necessary advance preparation of foods (e.g. for soups and entrees) to ensure efficient production.
• Operates large food service equipment such as steamers, grills, steam kettles, convection and alto sham ovens, etc.
• Follows tempering guidelines to pull food products from freezer, remove from shipping containers, place on pans, label and store in fridge.
• De-cases and decants food into serving pans following guidelines provided. Labels containers and delivers to appropriate location.
• Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in temperature safety zone.
• Determines appropriate food leftover use and monitors spoilage in consultation with a cook or team leader.
• Stores food in appropriate container, labels correctly, and places in appropriate storage location
• Maintains accurate food production records.
• Practices safe and proper use of food service equipment.
• Provides input for food supply orders.
• Identifies maintenance needs and informs Team Leader or submits work orders as appropriate.
• Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical Demands

• Considerable walking, standing, bending and lifting - up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time in one spot
• Working in both hot and cold temperature environments, Including work in a cold environment (freezer) for a period of each day

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website:  www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

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