Waiter – On-Board Services

Ontario Northland•Cochrane, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward/Chef/Waiter will assist the department in meeting its operational and customer service expectations. The incumbent will be responsible for fulfilling vacancies in the department including station commissary, on-board crewing assignments such as chef, steward or waiter. The successful candidate is required to have the ability to work long hours and manage changing work assignments with little notice. This role functions on a flexible, as-needed basis, covering scheduled shifts during vacations, sick leave, and peak periods. Hours are variable and not guaranteed, requiring adaptability and readiness to support operational needs.

Requirements

Secondary School diploma or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to handle cash
Strong organizational skills and ability to perform different functions simultaneously
Strong teamwork skills
Committed to Company Health and Safety
Requires frequent travel on board the train
Flexibility to work weekends and statutory holidays
Valid G driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Three years’ cooking experience or two years of experience plus a culinary certificate
Smart serve certificate
Certificate in First Aid
Safe food handing certificate
Fluent in English, French and Cree

Responsibilities

Supporting staffing requirements of the On-Board Services Department at Ontario Northland
Support department through commissary, assist with loading supplies onto the train
Plan and direct food preparation, cooking and serving activities on the Polar Bear Express train service between Cochrane and Moosonee
Ensure food meets quality standards
Estimate food requirements
Prepare and cook food on a regular basis
Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and dishes
Providing quality customer service including implementation of outlined procedures in the event of train delays and/or services disruption
As a spare board employee, must have the flexibility to be available 2 hours prior to train scheduled departure times