Cook

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A public service organization in Yukon is seeking Auxiliary on Call employees to provide food services for residents in Continuing Care facilities. Candidates must possess a Journeyman Cook Certification (Red Seal) and have experience in meal preparation. This role offers a dynamic work environment while serving a diverse community in Whitehorse. Interested applicants should prepare their resumes through E-Recruitment only.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Variety of financial and non-financial benefits

Qualifications

• Recent experience preparing meals for individuals and/or groups in a commercial or institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provision of food services to residents and staff in Continuing Care facilities.
• Preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation, serving and storage (Food safe)

Ability to understand written and oral instructions

Ability to work in a team environment

Self-motivated and adaptable to change

Education

Journeyman Cook Certification (Red Seal)

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This posting is for Auxiliary on Call positions . Auxiliaries provide coverage for leave of absences, and for short notice vacancies. Please note, as an auxiliary on-call employee there are no guarantee of hours.

An eligibility list will be created for 6 months for similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Our philosophy

“We are a community that respects and promotes dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle and meaningful quality living. We continually strive to create a feeling of home and belonging for all who live here by being responsive to the uniqueness of each resident.”

This opportunity

Reporting to the Coordinator Food Services, this position is responsible for the provision of food services to the residents and staff in Continuing Care facilities; including the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, while maintaining a high standard of sanitation and safety in the kitchen and other related duties as required.

For more information about this position, please contact Julie Elliott, Coordinator Food Services at e-mail [e-mail]

For more information about this posting, please contact: Kimberly Ponsioen, Human Resources Consultant [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Please do not email resumes to email address above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment

Link to create your account to apply here

• Refer to: here for more information about preparing your resume for a Yukon Government posting *
  
  

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits
  
  

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important Application And Job Requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Journeyman Cook Certification (Red Seal)
• Recent experience preparing meals for individuals and/or groups in a commercial or Institutional setting (such as hotel, restaurant, camp, catering or cafeteria setting (fast food restaurant not included)
  
  

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Skills

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed o n, the following:

• Knowledge of food preparation, serving and storage (Food safe)
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated and adaptable to change
  
  

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

TB screening, RCMP security clearance with Vulnerable Sector, Food Safe Level 1 (completed within the last two years), WHMIS 2015

Job Requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Exposure to animals in the Pet Therapy program, exposure to plants and/or flowers and/or second-hand smoke, exposure to latex products, shift work and weekends, heavy lifting and bending.

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Eligibility List

6 months