C72- Cook

Job Title: Cook (Grid 9)
Competition Number: C72

Location: Phoenix Center : The Nest

Collective Agreement: Communities Bargaining Unit

Classification rate: $ $27.31

Position Status: Part - Time

Shift Timings & Days  :  (Saturday - Sunday ) 10:30 am - 06:30 pm

Reports to:  Program Manager

Introduction:

The Cook at Phoenix Society is responsible for
preparing meals and following established recipes. Key duties include preparing
ingredients, adhering to the menu, and following food health and safety
procedures. The position is required to cook, clean, assist other kitchen
staff, and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. The Cook ensures that menu
items are of high quality and distributed in a timely fashion. Also, from time
to time able to work for sister sites and phoenix food truck as needed. 

Responsibilities:

• Set up, clean and organize work stations with all
  necessary supplies
• Prepare ingredients for the day; wash, chop and season
  meat, vegetables, etc.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to nutritional
  standards with other kitchen staff
• Handle multiple food orders at one time
• Deliver menu items to clients as required
• Store and dispose of any food properly
• Ensure sufficient stock and inventory of food, supplies
  and equipment
• Sanitize and clean work stations and kitchen supplies
• Comply with health and safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure that food is distributed in high quality and in a
  timely fashion
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recent, related experience of six months
• Satisfactory
  completion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening is
  required
• Satisfactory
  completion of Tuberculosis Screening form is required
• Satisfactory
  completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required
• First
  aid certification with CPR is required
• Food
  Safe Level 1 is required

Skills & Knowledge

×       
Excellent knowledge of daily meal preparation

×       
Strong organizational and time management skills with a
high attention to detail

×       
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
effectively in writing and verbally in English

×       
Ability to follow all food health and safety regulations

×       
Demonstrated commitment to the
social sector with a passion for the organization's mission is essential

Competencies

Approach to Work

×       
Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, adaptability and
resourcefulness

×       
Actively seeks and incorporates feedback to inform
continuous self-improvement

×       
Sets goals, creates and implements action plans,
monitors progress, and evaluates results

×       
Adeptly manages competing tasks and uses time
efficiently and effectively

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work

×       
High-degree of relevant and
current job knowledge and skill

×       
Consistently produces
accurate, thorough, high-quality work in a timely manner

×       
Builds and promotes a culture
of health and safety in the workplace

×       
Implements and enforces best
practices in health and safety within the workplace

Judgement & Decision-Making

×       
Models independent thinking
and creativity

×       
Demonstrates effective
problem-solving skills

×       
Makes clear, consistent,
transparent and timely decisions after contemplating various available courses
of action

×       
Exercises sound judgment in
the best interests of the organization

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

·
Expresses themselves clearly
and professionally both verbally and in writing

·
Displays high emotional
intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and
confidential situations

·
Has a manner, style and
presence that makes a positive impression

·
Listens to and considers
others' views

Personal Leadership

·
Models the organization's
core values of social justice, teamwork, social innovation, and strength-based
practices

·
Fosters enthusiasm, energy
and commitment

·
Takes responsibility for
personal actions, performance and health

·
Is reliable and accountable;
shows up on time ready to work

Teamwork & Collaboration

·
Effectively works with their
colleagues to ensure organizational success

·
Champions positive working
relationships with staff and external stakeholders

·
Supports an environment of
openness, and champions teamwork and communication across programs

·
Leverages the expertise and
experience of others for organizational success

Closing Details:

Closing Date: Internal applications will be accepted until 18 November, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

"All employees, including laid-off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9." Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply.