Cook

1 week ago

Ottawa, Canada Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa Carleton Full time

**Cook**

**Job Summary**

The Cook, under the direction of the Program Manager, is primarily responsible for maintaining our nutritious food service program as well as menu planning, food and equipment purchasing and general housekeeping tasks in the kitchen. The Cook must follow proper food handling and storage techniques in adherence to the Health Inspector’s guidelines. The Cook must have the ability to ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

**Competencies**
- Adaptability
- Accountability
- Problem solver
- Proactive thinker
- Effective time-manager and multi-tasker
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

**Job Duties**
- Plans menus following Canada’s Food Guide in conjunction with the Program Manager
- Ensures the quality of meals in regards to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the dietician/nutritionist
- Ensures all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures
- Prepares and serves all daily snacks required for the children and staff with the Assistant Cook
- Ensures the timely preparation of all snacks and that the correct quantities are prepared
- Serves food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature
- Purchases necessary food and kitchen supplies, staying within allotted budget and follows established reporting procedures
- Works closely with appropriate sales representatives for all food and equipment supplies
- Receives and inventories all foods and supplies for kitchen
- Manages food supplies in cost effective and health conscious manner
- Maintains clean and sanitary work environment including storage, tools, equipment, work area, etc.
- Uses kitchen equipment safely and according to instructions
- Coordinates the service of any kitchen equipment breakdowns and necessary repairs, while informing the Program Manager
- Attends workshops in food preparation, as required
- Provides assistance to teachers for food and cooking experiences they may wish to plan for the program
- Reviews the food service program with the Program Manager periodically
- Any other duties as assigned
- Ensures all duties are performed in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, Mothercraft Ottawa Policies and Procedures, and other applicable legislation
- Attends meetings, as required
- Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions
- Protect the health and safety of others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately
- Ensure compliance with provincial regulations and agency policies, procedures and best practices.
- Perform other reasonable duties that may be assigned

**Job Requirements**
- High school graduation diploma
- Minimum of 1 years related experience
- Knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition
- All vaccinations up-to-date (including 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccination)
- Valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
- Knowledge of proper food handling and storage techniques
- Demonstrated ability to plan for economy in shopping and in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals and snacks
- Relates well to children
- Ability to lift up to 50lb required.
- Valid first aid and CPR level C certification, including infant and child
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector check
- High level of integrity and work ethic
- Experience and proven ability in working with children, adults and the public
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
- Ability to perform small repairs and equipment maintenance
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Must have a valid driver's license with regular access to a vehicle

**Work Conditions**
- Ability to work in a busy environment with distractions
- Interaction with employees, management, and the public at large
- Occasional overtime
- Exposure to infectious waste or illnesses
- May be required to work unsupervised with children under emergency circumstances

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 35 per week

**Salary**: From $22.31 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)
- Ontario Drivers Licence and vehicle access (required)

Work Location: One location

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