Assistant Cook

Requisition ID: 6233 

Department: Community & Social Services Dept. 

Service: Long Term Care Services 

Branch: LTC (Peter D. Clark) Branch

Employment Type: 1 Casual 

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside 

Salary Information: $26.453 - $30.947 per hour (2022 rates of pay)

Location: Peter D. Clark, #7-9 Meridien Pl.  

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Community and Social Services 

Application Close: 20/01/2023

Job Summary

Hospitality Services is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of food, nutrition and environmental activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility.

You are responsible for assisting the cook in preparing all food served, including general menu, special diets, meals-on-wheels, and Day Care Resident’s meals, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. Work is performed in accordance with Public Health regulations, Ministry of Long Term Care Act, 2007 and Food Premises Act.

Education And Experience

Completion of Assistant Cook apprenticeship program of 3000 hours

One year of experience in an institutional kitchen setting or related organization

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Assistant Cook 415B

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, Ontario Public Health Act (Health Protection and Promotion Act: Food Premises), Ministry of Health Long Term Care Act 2007, Food Premises and the “Sanitation Code” for Canada’s Food Industry.
Preparation of bulk food
Preparation and cooking of vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, soups and sauces
Elementary dessert preparation
General knowledge of buffet preparation
Preparatory methods of entrees
Food Inventory Control
Knowledge of safe operations of kitchen tools
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

Work under deadline pressure
Follows directions and be self motivated
Operate and use all equipment and utensils safely
Follow recipes
Control waste
Workplace hygiene, health and safety standards
Safe work practices
Organize work
Ability to work as a team
Flexible to changing job demands
Alertness, dependability, commitment
Self-motivated/directed
Respects the residents rights and privacy
Team player
Meets physical requirements of the job

What You Need To Know

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Declaration of Offences and Misconduct form.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

This role works in a high-risk setting; therefore, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment in accordance with the City’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: [email protected]) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.