Cook

3 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa Carleton Full time

**Job Summary**

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families in Ottawa?

If you want to start your journey and join a supportive and dynamic team that helps families grow and thrive, then we want to hear from you

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.

**Our Programs: Helping Families Grow and Thrive**

Mothercraft Ottawa is a non-profit multifaceted family support agency offering a wide array of programs for families from pregnancy to school age. Mothercraft has been supporting and meeting the needs of families and care providers in our community since 1944.

We offer early learning programs and services that support early childhood development; and full-time, part-time and casual, licensed childcare programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Mothercraft Ottawa's childcare programs are provided in a centre, in a school or in a caregiver's home and are available throughout the year.

We offer a comprehensive range of support services for parents, including prenatal classes, birth companion support, drop-in play groups and parenting workshops. As an EarlyON Child and Family Centre, we offer programs and workshops that support parents and caregivers in all aspects of early child development. Note all our programs are offered in both English and French.

**Our Values**

through our work with families, staff, partners and the community, Mothercraft is dedicated to:

- Creativity: Exploring possibilities
- Nurturing: Supporting each other with compassion
- Inclusivity: Welcoming and encouraging diversity
- Integrity: Acting with honesty and reliability
- Collaborative Relationships: Built on respect and communication

**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 5


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