Job Description

Seeking dedicated and experienced cooks to prepare food for staff at the City of Toronto's Winter Maintenance Depots. Reporting directly to the depot Supervisor, the cook will live at the depot 24/7 during the winter season and prepare meals for depot staff. The cook will schedule and prepare meals and arrange for the stocking of the kitchen as well as any cleanup required. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for food preparation and quality are key requirements for these positions. Multiple positions available for reporting locations in Etobicoke, North York, Toronto & East York & Scarborough.

Essential Functions:

Prepares food items and meals for depot staff throughout the day. Follows standardized recipes, being able to produce products from scratch for depot staff. Maintains the safe operation of food preparation equipment. Ensures proper and safe storage and handling of food products. Procures groceries and labels food items in storage to avoid spoilage. Maintains a clean and sanitary work area & adheres to cleaning schedule. Responds to inquiries, adapts to dietary restrictions and resolves concerns of staff. Performs other light duties at the depot as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

Minimum three (3) years experience in a related position of a large institutional or commercial establishment providing a full range of culinary products. Knowledge of and ability to operate institutional and job-related food service tools and equipment. Knowledge of the Sanitation Code, Health Protection and Promotions Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act and MOHLTC guidelines as related to food and nutrition service. Knowledge of winter maintenance operations considered an asset. G license in good standing is an asset.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: From $250.00 per day

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M5V 1G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Cooking: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person