Student - Kitchen Helper

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*Targeted to High-school students*

This job posting represents multiple positions across Ontario. Job location details are listed below. You are required to identify the ministries and cities you are interested in applying to. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.

Applications are accepted online. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.

To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a)
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key Resources

Detailed Position Breakdown:

1 position at Highway 60, Lake Opeongo Road, Algonquin Park, Whitney

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About the job

Work Description:

• Assist senior cook with day to day food preparation, serving, and cleaning for approximately 40 staff. E.g. basic food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, sweeping floors, washing dishes, recycling, unpacking deliveries.
• Prepare food list requirements and ensure supply orders are correct
• Assist with ensuring food is properly cooked and distributed on time
• Assist with offering alternative meals to individuals with special dietary needs
• Maintain the cookery in a clean and orderly fashion
• Assist with cooking and preparing foods appropriate to the program in accordance with Canada's Health Food Guide
• Position requires lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) due to program funding.

Some positions may require the successful candidate(s) to undergo a personal security screening check as a condition of employment.

Skills:

The following skills will be developed on the job:

Communication and Organization Skills
• Ability to deal tactfully with staff in high volume environments

Technical Skills
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a kitchen and cookery for large groups of people
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and techniques
• Knowledge of food preparation practices
• You will be provided with training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Interpersonal, Team-work and Other Skills
• Strong organizational, group leadership and communication skills
• Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

Other Requirements and Work Habits
• Ability to work in an Kitchen environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations
• Ability and comfort in operating small equipment such as: dish washer and cleaning equipment.
• Following directions and seeking clarification
• Being punctual
• Ability to work flexible hours and some weekends to provide and assist with the preparation of three (3) meals per day

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Additional information:

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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.