All Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries employees may apply. Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Employment equity will be considered therefore applicants who identify as women, Indigenous people, members of racialized groups, and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. **

If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know how we can meet your needs.

Job Purpose :

- Reporting to the Kitchen Supervisor, the Cook Level II is responsible for preparing foods for the buffet, banquets and restaurant and ensuring food items do not run low. The incumbent will prepare quality food items, ensure freshness and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities :

- Perform opening duties such as; receive daily prep list and review tasks to be completed, perform visual inspection of inventory to ensure all items are stocked for shift and set up the buffet station and other food service areas.
- Food preparation such as; prepare food items for the food services areas, restock buffet and café food items, maintain buffet station, serve customers, organize bills that come up for order, prepare food orders, ensure proper food temperatures, food is fresh and plate presentation is appealing and handle food complaints within scope of responsibility, etc.
- Perform closing duties such as; turn off heating wells, empty ice wells, clean burners, broilers, filters, hoods, counters, sweep and mop floors, gather dirty dishes, pans, utensils and put in the dishwasher, maintain cleanliness/sanitation of all back of house areas.
- Encourage a climate that supports diversity.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Qualifications :

- Three (3)



years’ experience in restaurant, banquet, line cooking and food preparation.
- Capable of lifting weight up to fifty (50) pounds.
- The key accountabilities for this position include adapting to new changing conditions in a positive manner, communicating and working respectfully with co-workers, consistently delivering excellence in customer service, demonstrating appropriate job knowledge, following direction from leadership on assigned tasks, following established Safe Work policies and practices, following Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries’ policies and procedures, meeting the established attendance expectations, meeting the productivity performance expectations and taking accountability for actions.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts based on the requirements of a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven (7) day per week operation.

Secondary Qualifications :

- Bilingual (French/English) skills.
- Enrolment or certification in a culinary arts program and related apprenticeship program.
- Food Handlers certificate and WHMIS training; however, may be acquired on the job.

**Testing may form part of the screening/selection process. Employment Equity will be a factor in the recruitment process. Circumstances may arise where the bulletin may need to be withdrawn or the number of positions may need to be increased depending on the Collective Agreement. - We thank all interested applicants, however,



only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

A Great Place to Work! Enjoy fantastic benefits with our Total Rewards package Work/Life Balance and Wellness

- Discretionary Time : Up to 10 paid discretionary leave days per year, depending on bargaining unit. Employees can carry forward discretionary leave days each year for a total of up to 50 days.
- Hybrid Work Model for Eligible Positions : Remote/Office work for eligible positions.
- Flex Time : Flexible shifts and work hours for eligible positions.
- Maternity and Parental Leave : Top-up of E.I. maternity leave benefits to 93% of employee’s basic earnings for 17 weeks.
- Fitness Allowance Reimbursement, depending on bargaining unit : Up to $250 per year that can be used to cover gym memberships, fitness equipment, and more.
- Computer Purchase /Fitness Purchase Program : Interest free loans for employees purchasing computer equipment to increase computer literacy, learning, and qualified growth, or to purchase fitness equipment for personal health and wellness.
- Diversity and Inclusion : Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is made up of employees from across the organization who are passionate about bringing diversity and inclusion to life.
- The Together Project : At Liquor & Lotteries, Caring is part of our corporate culture - we care for each other, our partners, and our community The Together Project represents the charitable efforts of the corporation and its employees working together to enrich the lives of Manitobans. Employee charitable activities are eligible for reward benefits.

Vacation

- Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per year during the first 2 years of employment.
- Accrue 15 paid vacation days per

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