The Core Purpose of the Ottawa Mission is to reflect Jesus’ love in serving the homeless, the hungry, and the lost.
Our Mission is to provide food, shelter, clothing and skills, and offer healing, faith and hope for building a wholesome life
Vision & Values
Our Vision is that all the hurting, hungry and lost in Ottawa find HOPE, HEALING & HOME
Our Values are Faith first, Excellence in All, Respect & Dignity
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Chef/Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef in Managers absence) the Cook seeks guidance for daily duties from the Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef on shift. Following standardized recipes, they assist in the production of the approximately 800-2000 daily catering meals served at across the city. The Cook will assist with all aspects of food preparation and instruct FSTP students accordingly. They must adhere to sanitation practices and health and safety requirements.
The cook will assist with the training of Food Service Training Program Students and production of catering.
Major Responsibilities
- Participate in daily food production meetings
- Main line production of sauces, soups, stews and main entrees by implementing standard menu
- Preparation of meals for as few as two people to as many two thousand
- Prepare and cook all catering meals
- Help train and teach hired staff and FSTP participants
- Supervise and direct FSTP students
- In the storefront when needed assist with service at counter
- Maintain an atmosphere of courtesy and respect towards customers, staff, volunteers and FSTP participants
- Assist in the training of participants in the FSTP
- Teach theory class to FSTP participants as needed
- Receive food services and other deliveries overseeing condition and handling of incoming goods
- Ensuring inventory is available for meals
- Preparing appropriate amount of food for the number of catering meals required
- Prepare catering requests as instructed by the kitchen manager and or sous chefs
- Follow daily instructions or seek guidance from the kitchen manager and Sous Chefs
- Other duties as required or assigned by management
Other Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma
- College Diploma in Culinary field or equivalent (6000hrs)
- Red Seal certification preferred
- Train the trainer or other training courses considered an asset
Experience
- 3 – 5 years’ experience as a cook
- Experience preparing meal alternatives in a nutritious manner following the Canada Food Guide
- Experience in Catering
Qualifications
- Must possess basic mathematical skills to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes
- Proven ability to demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e. cutting, cooking principles, safety and sanitation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a very fast paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be a self-starter with a sense of urgency
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Flexibility in work hours, including early mornings and weekends
- HACCP, WHMIS and City of Ottawa Food Handlers Certification considered an asset
- Valid ‘G’ Class driver’s license preferred
- Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset
Working conditions
- High degree of physical activity involving: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, lifting, driving
- Must be comfortable working in a challenging environment that has the potential for confrontation and/or exposure to violence
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Heavy Lifting
- Ability to work flexible hours and schedule, weekends and holidays may be required, as well as mornings and evening
- Overtime as required
We thank all interested applicants, however, due to the volume of resumés we receive, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST
THE OTTAWA MISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $24.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
