There’s never been a better time to join Mackenzie Health! As we prepare to open our state-of-the-art Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, and continue to operate Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, we have opportunities available for Cooks who share our commitment to quality, patient-centered care. Ultimately, this is where you want to be.

The Cook is responsible for food preparation for patients and special events. The Cook ensures work areas are clean and sanitary, supports daily food service operations in order to provide quality products, and prepares food for patients and special events in accordance with both Nutritional Services and Health Department standards.  As well, the Cook actively participates in data collection and monthly evaluations for the department and maintains proper handling of all inventories including proper storage, rotation, covering, labeling, and dating.

What must you have?
•    Completion of High School education or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Minimum of one year formal culinary training or equivalent job experience required.
•    Maintains current Food Safety Proton Certificate.

What else do you bring?
•    Must have knowledge/training of food production equipment.
•    Must be able to stand for long periods (up to 6 hours).
•    Must be able to handle and work around heated equipment.
•    Must be able to perform cleaning duties including: stooping, bending, moving arms, lifting up to 50 pounds, using proper lifting, pushing,
      and pulling techniques.
•    Must be knowledgeable about, and able to work with designated cleaning chemicals.
•    Able to perform work in a safe and sanitary manner.
•    Computer literacy in a Windows environment.
•    Proven attendance record.
•    Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive
     environment for all.
•    Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
•    Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to
     Caring.
•    Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
•    Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting 
         health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:
•    Chef Red Seal preferred.

*This position is represented by OPSEU and the rate of pay is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health

Experience a place where people come first
As a health care leader serving a population of more than half a million people, Mackenzie Health offers a dynamic, supportive environment of respect and continuous learning. A place where all staff are valued, can engage in meaningful work as part of a friendly, diverse team and use best-in-class technology to provide exceptional patient care. Experience a place where people come first. Experience Mackenzie Health – your ultimate career destination.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Interested candidates are welcome to visit our Careers site at https://www.mackenziehealth.ca/en/staff-physicians/careers.aspx to view and apply for positions.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.