On Call Cook - Transitional Housing

Catholic Centre for Immigrants; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Centre for Immigrants Ottawa is seeking a part-time, contract Kitchen Assistant to support residents and staff at 1754 St Joseph Blvd. You will ensure meals are prepared and served on time, supervise resident helpers, and maintain kitchen cleanliness in compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a secondary education, a college cooking certificate, and a Safe Food Handling certificate, with at least one year in institutional kitchens; English fluency is

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school required.
• College certificate in cooking or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to meal preparation and food service.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups.
• Experience meeting diverse dietary and nutritional needs.
• Ability to function in a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse workplace.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Safe Food Handling certificate is required.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents.
• Prepare meals for staff and visitors, as required.
• Ensure meals are served on time.
• Familiarize residents with the use of kitchen equipment.
• Orient and supervise residents who assist with kitchen activities.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper sanitation and food handling.
• Prepare and follow the meal menu.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Receive and stock deliveries of food.
• Rotate stock of food.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen during and after cooking, including countertops, stovetops, sinks, sweep and mop floors, etc.
• Keep the dining room clean and tidy.
• Replenish condiments and other supplies in dining areas after every meal.
• Empty all kitchen garbage as needed and after every meal.
• Ensure kitchen laundry is washed, dried, folded and put away after every shift.
• Clean kitchen appliances at least weekly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Deadline-driven

English fluency

Education

Secondary school completion

College certificate in cooking or related field

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

ABOUT US

Since 1954, CCI Ottawa has been dedicated to cultivating a vibrant and inclusive city where immigrants and refugees are supported, connected, and empowered. We are a full service settlement agency with multiple departments that offer a wide range of programs and services. Using a client-centred approach, we offer targeted case management. We do needs assessments, support with official documents and paperwork, information and orientation sessions, crisis counselling, housing assistance, translation, language classes, and help navigating public services and agencies such as healthcare, the CRA, Service Ontario, and many others. In addition we offer programs that help newcomers become socially and economically connected, whether through sports, recreation, cultural activities, or job search and networking support. CCI also offers these services in a youth specific context. Finally, CCI Ottawa operates 4 Transitional Housing Sites. Each site provides shelter, food, and wrap around services to support clients as they move into permanent accommodations.

This position reports to: Transitional Housing Manager

Employment status: Part time- Contract – March 31, 2027

Hourly rate: $26.08 - $27.67

Deadline date to apply: 5PM EST, August 12, 2026

Open to:Internal/External candidates

Location: 1754 St Joseph Blvd

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare meals for residents.
• Prepare meals for staff and visitors, as required.
• Ensure meals are served on time.
• Familiarize residents with the use of kitchen equipment.
• Orient and supervise residents who assist with kitchen activities.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper sanitation and food handling.
• Prepare and follow the meal menu.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Receive and stock deliveries of food.
• Rotate stock of food.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen during and after cooking, including countertops, stovetops, sinks, sweep and mop floors, etc.
• Keep the dining room clean and tidy.
• Replenish condiments and other supplies in dining areas after every meal.
• Empty all kitchen garbage as needed and after every meal.
• Ensure kitchen laundry is washed, dried, folded and put away after every shift.
• Clean kitchen appliances at least weekly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of secondary school required. College certificate in cooking or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to meal preparation and food service.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups.
• Experience meeting diverse dietary and nutritional needs.
• Ability to function in a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse workplace.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Safe Food Handling certificate is required.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential. Fluency in other languages an asset.

The Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. CCI is committed to employment equity and encourages candidates to self-identify as visible minorities; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; Indigenous peoples; and persons with disabilities.