First Cook

20 hours ago

Ottawa, Canada National Arts Centre - Centre National des Arts Full time

**Introducing the National Arts Centre**
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.

At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.

Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, _The Journey Ahead_.

**Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility**
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.

Job Number: J0525-1069

Job Title: FIRST COOK

Employment Type: Part-Time continuing

Job Category: Hospitality

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date: May 30, 2025

Closing Date: June 29, 2025

**Salary**: $23.64 - $23.64/Hour

Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset

Working Hours: Mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends

Job Reports To: Executive Sous Chef

**Key Activities**:
The First Cook is accountable for the preparation and line service for our restaurant 1 Elgin, banquets, Leighton Green Room, Intermission bars, and other catering services provided by the NAC Kitchen. This position reports to the Executive Sous Chef.

**Skill Requirements**:

- Completion of a recognized culinary diploma;
- Red Seal certification would be an asset;
- Extensive knowledge of food preparation, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar position;
- Comprehension of, and ability to produce detailed task lists and to catalogue food items ready for service;
- Proven ability to delegate work to a team of four (4) or more individuals;
- Physical work will be required;
- Must be able to lift up to 30 to 50 lbs on a regular basis;
- Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 100lbs;
- Must be able to stand & exert well-paced mobility for up to 12 hours;
- Available to work an irregular work schedule;
- Creative and energetic;
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in a very busy environment;
- Ability to communicate orally in both official languages would be an asset;
- A past record of satisfactory attendance and punctuality is a requirement.*
- _Regular attendance at work is an expectation of employment and an essential part of every job._

**Who Can Apply**:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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