Are you a qualified Cook ready to contribute to the daily operations of a Canadian Forces operational unit? Does the idea of preparing and serving meals that range from cafeteria-style fare to formal, multi-course meals for military and civilian dignitaries excite you?
If you answered yes, then look no further — we have an incredible opportunity for you!
What’s in it for You
Working in this dynamic role comes with several benefits:
- Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in a critical operational unit, strengthening your culinary, logistical, and food production skills
- Team Collaboration: Join a dedicated team supporting essential military operations
- Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary in recognition of your expertise
- Three-Month Contract with Possibility of Extension: Begin with a structured 3-month term, with strong potential for renewal based on performance and operational needs — offering stability and a path for longer-term engagement
- Unique Work Environment: Experience the distinctive culture of the Canadian Forces while contributing directly to national defense efforts
What You Bring to the Table
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- Reliability Clearance (mandatory)
- Protective Attire: Ability to wear/use protective footwear and workwear as required
- Military QL5 Cook Qualification or an equivalent combination of institutional cooking training and relevant work experience
- Team Player Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Responsibilities
As a Cook, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing, cooking, presenting, and delivering food services through cafeteria, dispersed meals, salad/sandwich bars, or take-out formats
- Roasting, baking, grilling, frying, boiling, and steaming meats, vegetables, and other menu items
- Preparing salads, rice, pasta, casseroles, dressings, breads, desserts, and fruit dishes
- Maintaining professionalism under pressure, including during special occasions and dignitary visits
- Informing management of menu changes, shortages, recipe adjustments, or equipment concerns
- Applying recipe standardization and assisting with new menu development
- Planning and coordinating multi-component meals within tight timelines
- Operating commercial kitchen equipment (fryers, steamers, rotisseries, mixers, grills, etc.)
- Transporting food and supplies between storage and preparation areas
- Adjusting portion sizes and recipes while minimizing waste
- Following safe operation, cleaning, and maintenance protocols for all equipment
- Participating in special event meal planning and execution, often in addition to regular duties
Hours of Work
- 37.5 hours per week
- Operating hours: Between 0530 – 1900
- Location: Petawawa, Ontario
If you're passionate about culinary excellence, thrive in a structured and mission-driven environment, and want to make a meaningful contribution, this role is for you.
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Staff Shop Inc. is a privately held Canadian-Indigenous-Women owned staffing and essential resource firm servicing Canada I USA I Caribbean as an award-winning diverse supplier, certified with CCAB, CAMSC, WBE & WEConnect.
As an equal opportunity employer, Staff Shop celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We know that unchecked biases disproportionately impact the most marginalised people in society—including but not limited to BIPOC, 2 LGBTQIIA+ people, immigrants, veterans and people with disabilities. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or other marginalized communities because we believe that we will never reach our definition of excellence without you.
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Petawawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Reliability Clearance (required)
Work Location: In person
