Cook

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Are you a motivated team player with food service expertise? If so, consider this role at the Ontario Fire College, where you will prepare, cook and serve meals for students, guests and staff.

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About the job

In this role you will:
•Prepare meals in volume commensurable with the number of clients
Prepare the best quality, freshest ingredient “just in time” while maintaining above average food cost management best practices
Prepare and deliver regular and dietary meals
•Ensure operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment
•Maintain a clean and safe food service operation and food specifications are met
•Maintain, store and stock supplies and inventory
•Provide guidance, mentoring, and supportive instruction to Food Services Helpers
Act for Food Services Supervisor when required
•Other duties as assigned

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Completion of an accredited community college Cook Certificate, Food services Safe Food Handling certificate from the Department of Health, and
completion of a WHIMS certified course

Knowledge

•Demonstrated knowledge of large volume cooking/baking procedures and methods, to prepare a variety of foods, volume meals and special diets and ensure quality and quantity
•You can operate kitchen equipment and tools to prepare food and means and instruct helpers in their proper use
•Knowledge of relevant parts of such legislation as Public Health Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System to ensure compliance with standards of sanitation, food safety, and proper equipment operation/utilization and to maintain safety in the workplace

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and supportive instruction to Food Services Helpers, which include providing input into safety and equipment operation
•You can act for the Food Services Supervisor in his/her absence
•You can manage emails, deal with clients and convey messages in a clear manner

Multi-tasking and Analytical Skills

•You can ensure meals are properly presented punctually served and conform to portion control standards
•You can assist in maintaining a daily food item inventory of supplies on hand required for pre-determined menus and making alterations or substitutes for food items not immediately available in the absence of the supervisor

Organizational & Multi-tasking Skills

•You can prepare and deliver meals and at special events at the College
•You can manage heavy lifting to receive stock and handle large food products

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-SL-114201/17

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.