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Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch

City:

Brantford

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary Seasonal position – September to June recurring

Job code:

50214 - Cook 2

$25.62 - $27.70 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Competition # PDSB26-144
The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Brantford Campus (W. Ross Macdonald School) operates school/student lodging programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional, and developmental needs of the individual children.
Do you have experience preparing a large quantity of hot foods using commercial cooking methods and equipment and meeting individual special and multi-restriction diets? Are you an experienced Cook seeking regularly scheduled hours primarily during weekdays? If so, consider bringing your culinary expertise to this position where your primary role will be to prepare, cook and serve nutritious and appetizing meals.

About the job

What can I expect to do in this role?

- Prepare a wide variety of foods through standard volume commercial cooking methods, using commercial cooking equipment, ensuring adherence to prescribed menus, work schedules and dietary requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness of food services area, equipment/utensils.
- Assist in the receiving and stocking of food items.
- Assist with inventory of supplies.
- Perform other duties related to the operation of a large school cafeteria.

What you bring to the team

- You have thorough knowledge of food preparation, storage techniques/procedures and proper kitchen equipment operations,



normally acquired through completion of a post-secondary education in chef/cook training course or related work experience.
- Completed Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain.
- You have demonstrated experience cooking large quantity of hot foods, as well as experience in the preparation of foods for individuals with special multi-restriction dietary needs.
- You have experience operating commercial/institutional food preparation equipment.
- You know nutritional principles to assist in planning menus.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

- You have excellent communication skills including the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- You have the ability to work independently and as a team member.

Physical Work

- You have the ability to work shifts and perform physical work.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations,



gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

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