Second Cook

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Dept_PhysLoc Full time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Kitchen Managers / Supervisors, the Second Cook is responsible for ensuring high-quality standards in food production, taste, presentation, and safety. The Second Cook 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 Second Cook will demonstrate careful attention to detail and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment while maintaining and enhancing our clients' 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 roles and departments to support Larga operations

Minimum Qualifications

  • Three (3) to five (5) years experience as a Cook
  • Minimum two (2) years 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 to tactfully and diplomatically interact 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)

Larga Baffin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain a recent police records check (for the vulnerable sector) with results acceptable to Larga Baffin as a mandatory condition of employment.

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

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