Competition # PDSB26-110
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.
Do you have experience preparing a large quantity of hot foods using commercial cooking methods and equipment? Are you an experienced Cook seeking part time 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.
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.
- 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 nutritional principles to assist in planning menus.
- You have excellent communication skills including the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate in American Sign language (ASL) or willingness to learn;
- You have the ability to work independently and as a team member.
- You have the ability to work shifts and perform physical work.
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
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