Assistant Cook - CAS Pool

JOB SUMMARY

Hospitality Services is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of food, nutrition and environmental activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility.

You are responsible for assisting the cook in preparing all food served, including general menu, special diets, meals-on-wheels, and Day Care Resident's meals, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. Work is performed in accordance with Public Health regulations, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Food Premises Act.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of Grade ten (10) and the Assistant Cook Certification program (15 weeks)
• One (1) year of Cooking experience at an institution, health care, restaurant, or hospitality setting or related organization

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, Ontario Public Health Act (Health Protection and Promotion Act: Food Premises), Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Food Premises and the "Sanitation Code" for Canada's Food Industry.
• Preparation of bulk food
• Preparation and cooking of vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, soups and sauces
• Elementary dessert preparation
• General knowledge of buffet preparation
• Preparatory methods of entrees
• Food Inventory Control
• Knowledge of safe operations of kitchen tools
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Organize work
• Work under deadline pressure
• Follows directions and be self-motivated
• Operate and use all equipment and utensils safely
• Follow recipes
• Control waste
• Workplace hygiene, health and safety standards
• Safe work practices
• Ability to work as a team
• Flexible to changing job demands
• Alertness, dependability, commitment
• Meets physical requirements of the job
• Self-motivated/directed
• Respects the residents' rights and privacy
• Team player

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingualism will be considered an asset
• Certified as an Assistant Cook by Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.

Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.

You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

ACCOMMODATION AND INCLUSION

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca .