Cook #2

**Larga Baffin has an exciting opportunity as a: Full-Time Second Cook
**_Larga Baffin is classified as an Essential Service and is taking all mandatory and recommended precautionary measures as per Public Health authorities to ensure the health and safety of all staff and residents._**

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A special thank you to all front-line workers for your commitment and dedication to serving those in need._**

**Position Overview**

Larga Baffin strives to provide Nunavummiut with quality care during their medical appointments in Ottawa. We are dedicated to creating a safe and respectful environment with friendly and caring staff. We offer a nice warm bed, healthy meals, and local ground transportation to medical appointments. Our facility is strategically located in Ottawa so that our clients can access the hospitals and airport in a timely manner.

Reporting to the Kitchen Managers / Supervisors, the Cook will be responsible for ensuring high-quality standards in food production, taste, presentation, and safety. Must possess a passion for great food and take pride in the finished product. Strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication are essential. The Cook will demonstrate careful attention to detail and commitment to working independently and in a team environment while maintaining and enhancing our client's service expectations.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food for serving
- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
- Substitute for or assist other Cook(s) during emergencies, rush periods, or as otherwise needed
- Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage
- Coordinate and check the progress of kitchen staff for food quality and consistency
- Consult with management to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with safety regulations
- Perform a number of kitchen cleaning duties which include sanitizing, wiping, sweeping, cleaning, washing, dusting, mopping, distributing, and stocking supplies
- Communicate with various departments to ensure clients’ needs are met
- Assist with additional tasks as and when needed or assigned by management both within and outside role and department to support Larga operations

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Cook
- Minimum two (2) years of customer service experience
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Ontario Safe Food Handling Certification
- Previous experience preferred in a hospital or industrial type setting which includes public interaction

**Skills and Abilities**
- An aptitude for problem-solving
- Be aware of and maintain safety protocols
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
- Patience and professionalism in tactfully and diplomatically interacting with clients, visitors, and staff
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods such as lifting, carrying, bending, standing, kneeling, crouching, and stocking supplies

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Inuktitut is a strong asset
- First Aid / CPR/ AED trained (or a willingness to learn)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training (or a willingness to learn)

**Schedule**:

- Friday to Tuesday Days, Evenings, Weekdays, and Weekends

**Priority will be given to qualified Nunavut Beneficiaries. Larga Baffin does not provide housing and is not responsible for re-location costs.**

**Larga Baffin requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 proof of vaccine is a mandatory condition of hire.