Spare Steward/Chef/Server

POSITION: Spare Steward/Chef/Server – On-Board Services
REPORTS TO: Manager Passenger Services
DEPARTMENT: Passenger Services
LOCATION: Cochrane
REFERENCE: 500-03B-25
RATE OF PAY: $23.18 to $30.50/hour (Rate subject to increases per collective agreement and position assignment)

WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve. We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Steward/Chef/Server 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 server. The successful candidate is required to have the ability to work long hours and manage changing work assignments with little notice.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Steward/Chef/Server is responsible for 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
• Responsible for 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School diploma or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Three years cooking experience or two years of experience plus a culinary certificate
• 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
• Smart serve certificate required
• Must be available for on-call work
• Committed to Company Health and Safety
• Certificate in First Aid an asset
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are fluent in English, French and Cree
• Safe food handing certificate is an asset
• Requires frequent travel on board train
• Flexibility to work weekends and statutory holidays
• Valid G driver's License

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: May 20, 2024 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.

Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.
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