First Cook

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 2,479,680 - 4,821,600; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services in Canada is seeking a kitchen operations coordinator to prepare dishes, manage kitchen supplies, supervise staff, and ensure food safety. The role involves planning menus, handling allergies, and coordinating with dietitians or chefs.

The position also supports newcomers and refugees, youth, and Indigenous programs, with options not requiring Canadian work experience. This role is ideal for team players focused on inclusive food service operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and preparing meals for diverse dietary needs.
• Ability to coordinate events and manage food costs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special events
• Determine portion sizes and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Recruit and hire staff
• Manage kitchen operations

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Kitchen supervision

Staff training

Inventory management

Education

Food service/culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

$18.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

This Job has been imported from the National Job Bank.

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Recruit and hire staff
• Manage kitchen operations

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers