Third Cook - Temporary Part-Time - Pioneer Ridge at City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Cooking, Sanitary Food Handling, Customer Service, Teamwork, Time Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Leadership Skills, Safety Techniques, Recipe Development, Catering Service, Presentation Skills, Supply Requisitioning

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Please Note: Application reviews begin immediately, continuing until the position is filled and may close at any time. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Manager - Food & Nutrition Services, or designate is responsible for the preparation of foods, including baking for residents, staff, patrons, special functions and ancillary services. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for preparation and cooking of regular, therapeutic and texture modified foods. Ensures the correct portioning and attractive presentation of foods. Participates in the development and maintenance of standardized recipes. Responsible for sanitary food handling and proper storage of foods. Ensures cleanliness of work areas. Responsible for preparing foods for Catering Service. Assists in requisitioning supplies. Participates in meetings to discuss food/menu related matters. Provides courteous and tactful customer service to residents, families, staff, visitors and other patrons. Participates in fire drills, evacuations and other safety measures. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. ROTATION AVAILABLE: Rotation: #2 QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Chef training or culinary management diploma or certification from a college of applied arts and technology or a private career college; and a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook; or Appropriate skills, knowledge and a minimum of 2 years experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality cooking to perform the duties required of the position Current Safe Food Handling certification approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Skills/Abilities: A genuine understanding of the needs of the frail and elderly is required Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to work independently and as a team member Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills Demonstrated ability to practice good lifting and safety and sanitation techniques Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Assets: A demonstrated ability in leadership skills and supervision is an asset CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be willing to work shift work, including weekends and holidays Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis Must maintain current certification in Safe Food Handling approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. 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Responsibilities

The Third Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of various types of food, ensuring proper portioning and presentation. Additionally, the role includes maintaining cleanliness in work areas and participating in meetings related to food and menu matters.