Duties
Rates of pay:
Chief Cook SC-STD-05: $73,788 per year.
Cook SC-STD-04: $71,496 per year.
Assistant Cook/Steward SC-STD-03: $69,240 per year.
Cook/Deckhand SC-STD-03: $69,240 per year.
- What you’ll be doing as key activities:
- You will be assisting in preparing and cooking all food, planning and organizing its operation, assisting in storing of food, and maintenance of the galley and its equipment.
- You will be modifying recipes to suit the dietary and special needs of passengers and crew.
- You will ensure a high standard of food safety and sanitation throughout the galley.
- Participating in shipboard emergency and safety drills such as firefighting, abandoning ship, man overboard, damage control, and other operations such as search and rescue.
- You will be assisting under the direction of the Rescue Specialist in First Aid procedures as applicable to individuals and groups during rescue operations, and care for persons on board.
In addition to these key activities:
Assistant Cook/Steward
- You will be preparing dining room, mess rooms, and pantries for food service, serves meals and performs after meal clean-up.
- You will be performing hotel services and cleans accommodation and common areas including laundry services in a timely manner.
Assistant Cook/Deckhand
- You will be assisting in Search and Rescue, Environmental Response, Scientific, Hydrographic, and Fisheries operations.
- You will be assisting in the lifting, placing and the maintenance of floating and fixed aids to navigation with the operation of a variety of winches, cranes, deck machinery.
Chief Cook/Cook
- You will be planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating the operation of the Logistics Department which includes hotel services.
- You will be coordinating the operation and maintenance of the galley and its equipment.
- You will be managing the human resources assigned to the Logistics department.
- You have a Cook certificate issued by a recognized institute or a Transport Canada Ship’s Cook Certificate.
- You have experience working in a professional kitchen.
- You love cooking and understand various cooking methods, equipment, and procedures.
- You enjoy working with a commitment to safety and sanitation.
- You've got great interpersonal skills and love working with a team.
- You're able to lift up to 30lbs and work while standing or walking for prolonged periods.
- You are able to successfully complete Marine Emergency Duty training in STCW Basic Safety and also in Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats.
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Work environment
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence (DND). We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country’s sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters. The CCG proudly serves 243,000 kilometers of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline, the longest coastline of any given country, and is one of the few federal agencies that provides direct, front-line services 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.
Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.
What do we offer?
At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
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