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COOK
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
2 Temporary - On-Call/Supply Positions (to work on an as-needed basis)
Salary:
$23.56 - $25.47 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Milton Campus (Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf and Trillium Demonstration School) operates school/student lodging programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional, and developmental needs of the individual children. Are you an experienced Cook seeking on-call hours primarily during weekdays? If so, consider bringing your culinary expertise to this position where your primary role will be to prepare, cook and serve nutritious and appetizing meals.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
- Prepare a wide variety of foods through standard volume cooking methods, ensuring adherence to prescribed menus, works schedules and dietary charts
- Maintain cleanliness of food services area, equipment/utensils
- Assist in the receiving and stocking of food items
- Assist with inventory of supplies
- Perform other duties related to the operation of a large school cafeteria
- Availability to work on-call hours as required.
How do I qualify?
Knowledge and Experience
- You have thorough knowledge of food preparation, storage techniques/procedures and proper kitchen equipment operations, normally acquired through completion of a post-secondary education in chef/cook training course or related work experience
- Completed Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain
- You have demonstrated experience in institutional cooking methods and procedures, especially in large volume cooking
- You have experience operating commercial/institutional food preparation equipment
- You know good handling/preparation techniques
- You know good hygiene and health and safety regulations
- You know nutritional principles to assist in planning menus
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You have excellent communication skills including the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- You have the ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to communicate in American Sign language (ASL) or willingness to learn
Physical Work
- You have the ability to work shifts and perform physical work
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 18, 2022 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
