Indigenous Cook/apprentice

Native Women's Association of Canada is looking for cooks/apprentices of Indigenous ancestry, to prepare authentic Indigenous cuisine that meet the highest culinary standards for its state of th -art café and commercial kitchen located a 120 Promenade Du Portage, Gatineau Quebec. The kitchen has been outfitted with the finest equipment on the market to accommodate a multi-faceted food and beverage program and to promote the ease of processes.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- The Cook is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time to guests.
- The Cook will also assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers, guests and other visitors.
- Ensure all dietary restrictions are met.
- Clean, disinfect and store all kitchen equipment at the end of the shift.
- Monitor kitchen inventory.
- Report all repairs or damage in kitchen immediately.
- Required to use cleaning products.
- Other duties as assigned by management.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Previous experience in a high volume food preparation environment in the health care or hospitality industry
- A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Working knowledge of special diets
- Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
- 2+ years professional culinary experience
- 1 year hospitality experience

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Highly motivated and able to work independently
- Ability to cook nutritious meals
- Must be able to prioritize work for self
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility, and flexibility
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Able to work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
- First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets
- Must own a vehicle as there is no public transportation
- Bilingualism is an asset

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

NWAC strives to be an employer that properly resources and supports all employees. To that end NWAC, endeavors to provide a clean, safe, and secure workplace with various support mechanisms and operational flexibility. The following list describes assumptions about working conditions:

- Must be available weekends and holidays to fit the needs of the organization
- Overtime as required
- Hazards associated with the trade
- Physical ability to lift up to 40lbs.

**(Exemptions under Section 18 of the Human Rights Code of Ontario)**

**We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

**Accommodations will be provided at all stages of the hiring process. We ask applicants to make their needs known in advance.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gatineau, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person