Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Child and Parent Resource Institute
London
1 Temporary (irregular/on-call up to 12 months, with possible extension)
50214 - Cook 2
$25.62 - $27.70 Per hour
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Make a meaningful impact every day — join CPRI as a Cook Join us as a Cook where your cooking skills and commitment to food safety practices will help foster a healthy environment where families feel supported, and children can thrive.
About the job As part of the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) team, your work as a Cook directly supports children and youth with complex mental health and developmental challenges. You'll help maintain a welcoming environment for children, youth, families, and staff by ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
Your tasks will include: Preparing meals for residents including specialized diets
Preparing food for delivery to residential areas
Complete weekly inventory and receive weekly grocery, produce, bread and milk orders
Ensuring that residents and staff are provided with safe, nutritious quality meals
Maintaining clean and sanitary work areas
Participating in the continuous quality improvement program
Please note: This an irregular on-call position and the hours of work ranges from 0 to 40 per week, based on operational needs. Hours of work will be between Monday to Friday during the days.
This position will require you to perform a variety of physically demanding, routine, manual tasks relating to the preparation and receiving of food items
This position will require you to drive a motorized cart
Mandatory requirements You have a Cook's certificate issued by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development OR equivalent acceptable experience




Food Services Knowledge and Experience You have training and experience in cooking and food services to prepare a variety of meals according to recipe and menu requirements
You have knowledge of diet accommodations such as for medical, religious, and/or lifestyle reasons
You understand safe food handling techniques and proper cleaning/sanitizing techniques
You can supervise meal production in the absence of the manager
Health and Safety Knowledge You understand and apply health and safety standards like WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
You can maintain kitchen cleanliness as well as kitchen records and logs
You can follow organizational policies and procedures
Other Essential Skills You have problem-solving skills to conduct inventory of food items, receive orders, and complete temperature checking
You are able to plan, prepare, and ensure special diets meet clients' dietary requirements
You can solve problems with kitchen equipment and food service issues
You communicate well and work effectively in a team environment or independently
You can follow and carry out specific written and verbal instructions
Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.



We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
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What we offer We are a supportive, and compassionate team who are motivated by our role in helping children, youth with complex needs, and their families. Working alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative and respectful workplace, you will contribute to the well-being of children and families by preparing nutritious meals and know that your work makes a real difference in their lives.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
adaptable learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

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📌 Cook (Irregular/On-Call) (Ontario)
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