Cook

House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Commons is seeking a Cook for its Food Services team, responsible for food preparation and catering for events. Candidates should have culinary training and three years of experience in high-end food production, with opportunities for varied hours based on parliamentary sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in high-end and large volume food production.
• Two years of experience in food preparation using modern cooking methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for assigned stations in dining and catering services.
• Work during weekends, evenings, and extended hours across multiple locations.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Knife Skills

Education

Official training apprenticeship or completed culinary program

Food handlers certification

Job description

The House of Commons Parliamentary Precinct Operations (PPO) is currently looking to staff the Cook position.

Food services provide various hospitality services to Parliamentarians and their employees House Administration employees and visitors to the Hill. These services are offered by the Parliamentary Dining Room and cafeterias located in different buildings on the Hill.

Food services also provide a full catering service for a variety of functions ranging from a simple coffee service to the complexities of a banquet. We also offer Gourmet at home meals along with various gourmet market items including canapes preserves pastries wine and ready set bake meals.

The Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation of food for an assigned station within the Food Production Facility or parliamentary finishing kitchen / food outlets serving clients in a first-class main dining room catering services for special events such as banquets Cabinet meetings MP receptions Senators and Speakers events; and cafeterias.

The role requires that the incumbent work weekends and evenings and at times extended hours and in multiple locations.

The purpose of this posting is to staff the position of Cook on a seasonal / on-call / determinate basis (temporary). Hourly Rate $27.20 to $34.41

• For seasonal / on-call basis the hours of work can vary between 15 to 35 hours. The needs are determined according to the parliamentary sessions. Work periods are from mid-September to mid-December late January to late June. Operational requirements are interrupted during the summer months and between parliamentary sessions.

Top Reasons to Join the Food Services Team :

Our dynamic and people-driven team works to deliver attractive and balanced menus. By joining our team you will be able to participate in the creation of delicious dishes without compromising your work / life balance and working in a diverse inclusive and collaborative environment. You will have the unique opportunity to work in the high quality food service spaces of our Parliamentary Precinct kitchens and the Food Production Facility.

Qualifications : Education :

• Official training apprenticeship or completed culinary program OR an acceptable combination of education training and relevant experience;
• Food handlers certification.

Experiences :

• Minimum of three (3) years of pertinent experience in high-end and large volume food production;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in food preparation modern cooking methods and presentation.

Asset :

Qualifications (Red Seal or TQ5) is regarded as an asset.

Additional Information :

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request require material in an accessible format or need additional support with the application process please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at .

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is English or French essential. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.

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Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and / or related roles on an indeterminate and / or fixed term basis.

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Remote Work : Employment Type :

Contract

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Cake Decorating,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills