Kitchen Worker/Cook

Position Overview

The Kitchen Worker/ Cook is responsible to consistently assist in preparing meals accurately as set out by the Supervisor during each shift. Ensure that you are following proper safe food handling procedures during daily kitchen operations as directed by Supervisor. Serving clients their meals three times per day. Your focus on delivering consistent quality meals for our clients is your number one priority.

Qualifications

The Kitchen Worker/ Cook must possess:

·Adequate knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, cooking methods, cleaning, and sanitation, use of commercial kitchen equipment, and safe food handling practices.

·Commitment to consistent attendance and punctuality.

·Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. The Cook must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, stand and walk for the duration of shift.

·Current Safe Food Handling, WHMIS and First Aid/ CPR Certificates.

·Ability to multitask, follow recipes, work as a team, clean and sanitize as you go attitude, as well as understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

·Fluency either in Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree would be an asset.

·An understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items to the highest standards following recipes and client’s dietary needs according to the Supervisor’s direction.
• Prepare, package and plate menu items as set out by the Supervisor.
• Maintain food quality and portion control served to clients, and ensure hot food served hot, cold served cold.
• Document daily meals served in the Kitchen Logbook and maintain product quality .
• Ensure documentation is maintained for the number of meals served to clients daily.
• Adhere to Safe Food Handling procedures .
• Assist in maintaining kitchen inventory which includes food, cleaning and operating supplies, dishes, utensils etc. and advise the Supervisor of items needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and health and safety standards in each work area.
• Ensure daily, monthly and bi-annual cleaning schedules are thoroughly completed as directed by Supervisor.
• Advise Supervisor of any maintenance and repair needs immediately.
• When receiving an order, ensure proper receiving practices, proper rotation of perishable and non-perishable inventory is completed. Ensure food safety guidelines are adhered to on a first in first out basis (FIFO).
• Participate in monthly meetings as directed by Supervisor.
• Wear a uniform including a hairnet, nonslip shoes and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times throughout your shift.
• From time to time, you may be asked to work odd hours during special occasions as needed to service our clients.
• Perform other job duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor.

Application Process:

Interested candidates may apply in person, by mail, email or fax. Your application should include the competition number (2024-PSA-01), your cover letter and resume and may be submitted in confidence to:

Wequedong Lodge of Thunder Bay
435 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 5N4 Email: HR@weqlodge.org

· Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

·Wequedong Lodge is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for job applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

·Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. To make a request, please contact dstachowich@weqlodge.org

·Wequedong Lodge is dedicated to ensuring a safe, comfortable, and culturally appropriate environment for its clientele. As a tool in the recruitment screening process, all offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

· Evidence of full vaccination (2) will be required prior to the start of employment in accordance with our Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.

·Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate good record to be considered for this position.

·While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $18.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)
• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-02