Assistant cook
City of Ottawa’s Community and Social Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant cook. City of Ottawa’s Community and Social Services Department supports residents through programs like childcare, financial aid, housing, and long-term care. It provides essential social services to enhance well-being and accessibility. Working with community partners, it ensures coordinated, inclusive, and responsive support for individuals and families in need. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Also hiring: Receiver (evenings)
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Ottawa
Department: Community and Social Services Department
Service: Long Term Care Services
Position: Assistant cook
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $26.982 - $31.566 hourly
Employment Type: Full time
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Job Category: Long term Care
Location: Ottawa, ON, CA
Requisition ID: 14336
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have complete Grade 10 and the Assistant Cook Certification program
Experience: Candidates should have one year of cooking experience in an institution, health care, restaurant, hospitality setting, or related organization
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to organize work efficiently, work under deadline pressure and follow directions and be self-motivated
- The candidates should be able to operate and use all equipment and utensils safely, follow recipes accurately, control waste effectively and workplace hygiene, health, and safety standards
- The candidates should demonstrate safe work practices, work as part of a team and be flexible to changing job demands.
- The candidates should demonstrate alertness, dependability, and commitment, meet the physical requirements of the job and be self-motivated and self-directed
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, Ontario Public Health Act (Health Protection and Promotion Act: Food Premises), Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Food Premises regulations, and the “Sanitation Code” for Canada’s food industry
- The candidates should have experience in the preparation of bulk food, prepare and cook vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, soups, and sauces, experience with elementary dessert, general knowledge of buffet preparation.
- The candidates should be familiar with preparatory methods of entrées, knowledge of food inventory control, knowledge of the safe operation of kitchen tools.
- The candidates should be aware of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers and respect residents’ rights and privacy and be strong team players
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to assist the cook in preparing all food served, including general menu items, special diets, meals-on-wheels, and Day Care Resident meals
- The candidates should be able to ensure all food preparation follows Public Health regulations, the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, and the Food Premises Act
- The candidates should be able to prioritize resident safety and engagement while preparing and serving meals
- The candidates should be able to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of food, nutrition, and environmental activities in a municipal long-term care facility
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.