2nd Cook

ATCO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

ATCO Frontec is seeking a skilled Cook to support food service operations at the Canadian Forces Military Staff College in North York, with regular weekend shifts and on-call weekend support.

The role requires an Advanced Food Safe Certificate, a college program in cooking, and 3-5 years of cook experience in hotel/restaurant settings. Candidates must prioritise, multitask, and maintain high kitchen standards under pressure.

Qualifications

• Advanced Food Safe Certificate required.
• Completion of a college or other post-secondary program in cooking.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a cook in the hotel/restaurant industry.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Professional communication skills, oral and written.
• Work well under pressure.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage food services in compliance with Food Service Management Guides and Provincial and Federal Regulations.
• Prepare all foods to be served in accordance with meal plans and schedules.
• Perform general kitchen duties including food prep, line cooking, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect food and equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional kitchen environment.
• Support food service operations in a structured and high-volume setting.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Organization

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Advanced Food Safe Certificate

College program in cooking

Job description

Job Description

ATCO Frontec is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to support food service operations at the Canadian Forces Military Staff College in North York. This position involves regular weekend shifts and requires a strong background in general kitchen duties and line cooking. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. The Chef will be on call during weekends to provide support as needed.

Wage: $20.00 Hourly

Part Time: Weekends and other days as required

This position is to fill an active vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage food services in compliance with Food Service Management Guides and Provincial and Federal Regulations.
• Prepare all foods to be served in accordance with meal plans and schedules.
• Perform general kitchen duties including food prep, line cooking, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect food and equipment regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional kitchen environment.
• Support food service operations in a structured and high-volume setting.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Advanced Food Safe Certificate required.
• Completion of a college or other post-secondary program in cooking.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a cook in the hotel/restaurant industry.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Professional communication skills, oral and written.
• Work well under pressure.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate will be required to complete drug and alcohol testing, as well as obtain criminal background and government security clearance as part of the hiring process.

About Us

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, always does what needs to be done, and loves the thrill and sense of accomplishment that comes with taking on new and meaningful work. Safety is paramount to us and we’ve always got your back; even in the most challenging environments you know you’re going to be okay when you’re on our team. If you are someone who loves doing important work with great, dedicated people around you, then this role is for you.

About The Team

Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us. We never break a promise and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in all that we do.