Third Cook - Casual - Pioneer Ridge

City of Thunder Bay • Thunder Bay, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Manager - Food & Nutrition Services, or designate, the Third Cook is responsible for the preparation of foods, including baking for residents, staff, patrons, special functions and ancillary services.

Requirements

• Chef training or culinary management diploma or certification from a college of applied arts and technology or a private career college; and a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook; or Appropriate skills, knowledge and a minimum of 2 years experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality cooking to perform the duties required of the position
• Current Safe Food Handling certification approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit
• A genuine understanding of the needs of the frail and elderly is required
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to practice good lifting and safety and sanitation techniques
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must be willing to work shift work, including weekends and holidays
• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
• Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment
• Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process
• Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis
• Must maintain current certification in Safe Food Handling approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit

Nice To Haves

• A demonstrated ability in leadership skills and supervision is an asset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and cooking of regular, therapeutic and texture modified foods.
• Ensures the correct portioning and attractive presentation of foods.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of standardized recipes.
• Responsible for sanitary food handling and proper storage of foods.
• Ensures cleanliness of work areas.
• Responsible for preparing foods for Catering Service.
• Assists in requisitioning supplies.
• Participates in meetings to discuss food/menu related matters.
• Provides courteous and tactful customer service to residents, families, staff, visitors and other patrons.
• Participates in fire drills, evacuations and other safety measures.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree