Job Summary

The Kitchen Worker is responsible to assist the Senior Cook, when necessary, by preparing meals accurately as set out by the Supervisor and Senior Cook during each shift. Ensure that you are following proper safe food procedures during daily kitchen operations, including the Daily Meal Menus and the client’s dietary needs as directed by the Supervisor and Senior Cook. Your focus on delivering consistent quality meals for our clients is your number one priority as well as maintaining a clean dining room and kitchen area.

Qualifications

The Kitchen Worker must possess:

-Adequate knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, cooking methods, cleaning and sanitation, use of commercial kitchen equipment, and safe food handling practices.

-Commitment to consistent attendance and punctuality.

-Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, stand and walk for the duration of shift.

-Ability to multitask, follow recipes, work as a team, clean and sanitize as you go attitude, as well as understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

-Willing to upgrade their cooking skills by attending necessary training(s).

-Fluency either in Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree would be an asset.

-An understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Assist/prepare, when required, all food items to the highest standards following recipes and client’s dietary needs according to the Supervisor and Senior Cook’s direction.

-Prepare, package and plate menu items as set out by the Supervisor.

-Maintain food quality and portion control served to clients, and ensure hot food served hot, cold served cold.





-Document daily meals served in the kitchen logbook and maintain product quality and timing during preparation of meals and meal periods.

-Ensure documentation is maintained for the number of meals served to clients on a daily basis.

-Adhere to Safe Food Handling procedures and follow HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point).

-Assist in maintaining kitchen inventory which includes food, cleaning and operating supplies, dishes, utensils etc. and advise the Supervisor of items needed.

- Assistance may be required from cook to assist with prep.

-Other duties include serving food to our clients.

-Prepare coffee, tea and juice daily when performing the duties of a kitchen worker.

-Cleaning and resetting tables in the dining room area, washing dishes when performing duties as a kitchen worker.

-Maintain cleanliness and health and safety standards in the kitchen and dining room area.

-Ensure daily, monthly and bi-annual cleaning schedules are thoroughly completed as directed by the Supervisor or Senior Cook.

-Ensure all daily/weekly Kitchen Systems and Checklists are completed and documented.

-Advise the Supervisor or Senior Cook of any maintenance and repair needs immediately.

-When receiving an order, ensure proper receiving practices, proper rotation of perishable and nonperishable inventory is completed. Ensure food safety guidelines are adhered to on a first in first out basis (FIFO).

-Participate in monthly meetings as directed by the Supervisor.





-Wear a uniform including a hairnet, nonslip shoes and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times throughout your shift.

-From time to time, you may be asked to work odd hours during special occasions as needed to service our clients.

-Perform other job duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor, or Senior Cook.

Application Process:

Interested candidates may apply in person, by mail, email or fax. Your application should include the competition number (2026-PSA-31), your cover letter and resume and may be submitted in confidence to:

Wequedong Lodge of Thunder Bay
Email: [email protected]

-While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

-Wequedong Lodge is dedicated to ensuring a safe, comfortable, and culturally appropriate environment for its clientele. As a tool in the recruitment screening process, all offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

-Successful candidate must provide, upon orientation, a complete Police Vulnerable Sector Check (receipt)

-Successful candidate must provide upon orientation, a Protected Food Handling Certificate

-Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

- While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

Pay: From $19.51 per hour

Benefits:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen worker (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Wequedong Lodge of Thunder Bay
📍 Thunder Bay