Cook

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $24.13/hr, Max = $27.97/hr
**Employment type**: Temporary Contract
**Duration of employment**: 12 Months
**Hours of work**: 40 hrs/week
**Work location**: Albion Hills Field Center
**Division**: Education & Training
**Business unit**: Education & Training
**Travel**: None
**Hybrid Work**: No
**Existing Vacancy**: Yes
**About TRCA**:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.
TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2025 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2025.
**How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team**:
Responsible for food planning, preparation, service, and clean-up as it relates to food service delivery.
**Major Responsibilities**:

- Prepares and cooks meals according to approved menus and recipes; having regards at all times, to health and safety requirements for food handling
- Tracking meal counts and updating any menu changes
- Ensures food supplies are properly stored at all times and inventory is at appropriate levels and flag to Food Service Lead if inventory is low
- Ensures knowledge and understanding of specific client allergies and/or special diet requirements and prepares food accordingly
- Ensures workstation is kept clean and sanitized in accordance with established Field Centre protocols and procedures, including all kitchen surfaces, serving utensils, floors and appliances.
- Tracks daily temperature checks on all refrigeration and freezer units
- Participates in clean-up, including dish washing, removal of garbage, recycling, and composting, - and grease removal at the end of each shift
- Assists with inquiries and concerns from patrons in a tactful and professional manner

**What will you need to succeed**:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification

Experience
- 1+ years of experience in food preparation and service
- Previous experience working with customers.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
- Basic understanding of hygiene, sanitation and kitchen equipment
- Experience preparing large/batch quantities of food
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays

**What TRCA has to offer you**:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).
**You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that**:

- Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
- Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
- Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan - OMERS/OTPP).
- Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
- Provides unique TRCA Perks.
- Provides flexible work arrangements.
- Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.
Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.