Assistant Cook - CAS Pool

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

3d • CA$27 - CA$32 • Onsite

About The Position

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, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Food Premises Act.

Requirements

• Completion of Grade ten (10) and the Assistant Cook Certification program (15 weeks)
• One (1) year of Cooking experience at an institution, health care, restaurant, or hospitality setting or related organization
• 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 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
• Organize work
• 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
• Ability to work as a team
• Flexible to changing job demands
• Alertness, dependability, commitment
• Meets physical requirements of the job
• Self-motivated/directed
• Respects the residents’ rights and privacy
• Team player

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism will be considered an asset
• Certified as an Assistant Cook by Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities

Responsibilities

• 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, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Food Premises Act.

Benefits

• Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services.
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED