Cook (# PDSB25-177)

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch; Brantford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Brantford seeks a Cook to prepare diverse meals while adhering to dietary requirements. Applicants should have knowledge of food preparation and storage, strong communication skills, and experience in institutional cooking. The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting with food inventory. This is a temporary, irregular on-call position with a compensation group under the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of food preparation and storage techniques.
• Demonstrated experience cooking large quantities of hot foods.
• Experience preparing foods for individuals with special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of foods using commercial cooking techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of food services area and utensils.
• Assist in receiving and stocking food items.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Post-secondary education in chef/cook training

Completed Food Handlers Certificate

Tools

Commercial/institutional food preparation equipment

Job description

Cook

In this role you will:

• Prepare a wide variety of foods through standard volume commercial cooking methods, using commercial cooking equipment, ensuring adherence to prescribed menus, work schedules and dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of food services area, equipment, and utensils.
• Assist in the receiving and stocking of food items.
• Assist with inventory of supplies.
• Perform other duties related to the operation of a large school cafeteria.
• Work on-call hours as required.

What you bring to the team

Knowledge and Experience

• Thorough knowledge of food preparation, storage techniques and proper kitchen equipment operations, normally acquired through post‑secondary education in chef/cook training or related work experience.
• Completed Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience cooking large quantities of hot foods and preparing foods for individuals with special dietary needs.
• Experience operating commercial/institutional food preparation equipment.
• Knowledge of nutritional principles to assist in planning menus.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Work

• Ability to work shifts and perform physical work.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage all interested applicants, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and people from all ethnicities and cultures, to apply. Our hiring process is accessible and consistent with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We offer accommodations to address specific needs related to protected grounds such as disability, family status, and religion.

Additional Information

• Apply by: Friday, January 2, 2026 11:59 pm EST
• Position details: 1 English Temporary – Irregular On‑Call, duration up to 10 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
• Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
• Work hours: Schedule 4.7
• Category: Health and Social Services
• Posted on: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Note – Security Checks

A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. Each situation is considered individually. If a check is required and you have lived outside of Canada in the past five years for six or more months in a row, or are not a Canadian resident, you will need to provide an out‑of‑country police clearance certificate from that country.

How to apply

1. Submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five pages.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on this job ad, providing concrete examples.
4. Quote the Job ID number for this position.
5. OPS employees must quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

Send application to: [e-mail] and quote Competition # PDSB25-177.

Language requirements and assessment

All external Ontario Public Service job ads are posted in English and French. Candidates are assessed in English. If the position is bilingual, you will also need to pass a French‑language proficiency test.

Information collection notice

We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with Section 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.