Assistant Cook

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking multiple casual positions in Long Term Care Services. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation and ensuring resident safety. Candidates should have relevant cooking experience and certifications. Bilingualism is an asset.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience in an institution or hospitality setting.
• Completion of Assistant Cook Certification program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in preparing food for residents, including special diets.
• Ensure compliance with Public Health regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Organize work

Work under deadline pressure

Team player

Follow recipes

Control waste

Workplace hygiene

Self-motivated

Education

Grade ten completion

Assistant Cook Certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 14336
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Long Term Care Services
Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $26.982 - $31.566 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various Locations
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Long term Care
Application Close:07/01/2026

JOB SUMMARY

Hospitality Services is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of food, nutrition and environmental activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility.

You are responsible for assisting the cook in preparing all food served, including general menu, special diets, meals-on-wheels, and Day Care Resident's meals, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. Work is performed in accordance with Public Health regulations, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Food Premises Act.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade ten (10) and the Assistant Cook Certification program (15 weeks)

One (1) year of Cooking experience at an institution, health care, restaurant, or hospitality setting or related organization

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, Ontario Public Health Act (Health Protection and Promotion Act: Food Premises), Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Food Premises and the “Sanitation Code” for Canada’s Food Industry.
• Preparation of bulk food
• Preparation and cooking of vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, soups and sauces
• Elementary dessert preparation
• General knowledge of buffet preparation
• Preparatory methods of entrees
• Food Inventory Control
• Knowledge of safe operations of kitchen tools
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Organize work
• Work under deadline pressure
• Follows directions and be self-motivated
• Operate and use all equipment and utensils safely
• Follow recipes
• Control waste
• Workplace hygiene, health and safety standards
• Safe work practices
• Ability to work as a team
• Flexible to changing job demands
• Alertness, dependability, commitment
• Meets physical requirements of the job
• Self-motivated/directed
• Respects the residents’ rights and privacy
• Team player

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bilingualism will be considered an asset
• Certified as an Assistant Cook by Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check:The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centreat 613-580-2424, extension 47411.