Assistant Cook
Assistant Cook
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 14336
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Long Term Care Services
Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $26.982 $31.566per hour 2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various Locations
City: Ottawa ON
Job Category: Long term Care
Application Close:07/01/2026
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 mealsonwheels and Day Care Residents meals with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. Work is performed in accordance with Public Health regulations Fixing LongTerm Care Act 2021 and Food Premises Act.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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
- Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide Ontario Public Health Act (Health Protection and Promotion Act: Food Premises) Fixing LongTerm Care Act 2021 Food Premises and the Sanitation Code for Canadas 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
- Organize work
- Work under deadline pressure
- Follows directions and be selfmotivated
- 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
- Selfmotivated/directed
- Respects the residents rights and privacy
- Team player
Desirable Qualifications:
- Bilingualism will be considered an asset
- Certified as an Assistant Cook by Ministry of Training Colleges & Universities
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: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.
- 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 Ottawas satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18 requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a thirdparty company will not be accepted.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- 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 members of Indigenous Black and other racialized communities persons with disabilities women and nonbinary persons persons of all ethnic origins religions sexual orientations classes gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to selfidentify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the selfidentification questionnaire.
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.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centreatextension 47411.
Employment Type
Full Time
