Third Cook - Casual

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,267 - 41,052; Part time

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services is seeking a part-time Kitchen Helper in Northwestern Ontario. This role involves the preparation and cooking of various foods for residents and staff, ensuring cleanliness and proper food handling practices.

Applicants must have chef training or culinary management certification along with at least 2 years of experience in cooking. The position requires effective communication skills, and a current certification in Safe Food Handling is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality cooking.
• Certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and cooking of therapeutic and texture modified foods.
• Ensure correct portioning and attractive food presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and proper food storage.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Project/time management

Problem solving

Safety and sanitation techniques

Education

Chef training or culinary management diploma

Current Safe Food Handling certification

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Manager - Food & Nutrition Services, or designate, is responsible for the preparation of foods, including baking, for residents, staff, patrons, special functions, and ancillary services.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Part Time
• Job Occupation Type: Fast Food Counter Attendants/Kitchen Helpers
• Total Positions: 1
• Wage: $29.23 - $29.80
• Hours/Week: 0
• Days of Work: n/a
• Closing Date / Apply By: 6/24/2026
• Start Date: n/a

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and cooking of regular, therapeutic, and texture modified foods.
• Ensures the correct portioning and attractive presentation of foods.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of standardized recipes.
• Responsible for sanitary food handling and proper storage of foods.
• Ensures cleanliness of work areas.
• Responsible for preparing foods for Catering Service.
• Assists in requisitioning supplies.
• Participates in meetings to discuss food/menu related matters.
• Provides courteous and tactful customer service to residents, families, staff, visitors and other patrons.
• Participates in fire drills, evacuations and other safety measures.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Rotation Available

Casual

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Chef training or culinary management diploma or certification from a college of applied arts and technology or a private career college, and a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook; or
• Appropriate skills, knowledge and a minimum of 2 years experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality cooking to perform the duties required of the position.
• Current Safe Food Handling certification approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.

Skills & Abilities

• A genuine understanding of the needs of the frail and elderly is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to practice good lifting and safety and sanitation techniques.
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Assets

• A demonstrated ability in leadership skills and supervision is an asset.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be willing to work shift work, including weekends and holidays.
• Must provide proof of full COVID‑19 vaccination at point of conditional offer.
• Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies.
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC).
• Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment.
• Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process.
• Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis.
• Must maintain current certification in Safe Food Handling approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include any certificates that have photo identification.