Cook

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $23.54/hr, Max = $27.29/hr

Employment type: Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 12 Months

Hours of work: Variable up to 21 hrs/week

Work location: Claremont Nature Centre

Division: Education and Training

Business unit: Education and Training

Travel: 0%

Remote Work: None

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word file prior to midnight on August 12, 2024.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

Responsible for food planning, preparation, service, and clean-up as it relates to food service delivery.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides food service preparation and delivery for TRCA sites and facilities. 
• Prepares and cooks meals according to approved menus and recipes; having regards at all times, to health and safety requirements for food handling
• Tracking meal counts and updating any menu changes.
• Ensures food supplies are properly stored at all times and inventory is at appropriate levels and flag to Food Service Lead if inventory is low.
• Ensures knowledge and understanding of specific client allergies and/or special diet requirements and prepares food accordingly.
• Ensures workstation is kept clean and sanitized in accordance with established Field Centre protocols and procedures, including all kitchen surfaces, serving utensils, floors and appliances.
• Tracks daily temperature checks on all refrigeration and freezer units.
• Participates in clean-up, including dish washing, removal of garbage, recycling, and composting, and grease removal at the end of each shift.
• Assists with inquiries and concerns from patrons in a tactful and professional manner.

What you will need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Food Handlers Certificate
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification 
• Education and Training: Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening. Employees/candidates under the age of eighteen (18) years are not eligible to have a VSS, therefore will not be required.

Experience

• 1+ years of experience in food preparation and service
• Previous experience working with customers.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Basic understanding of hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen equipment
• Experience preparing large/batch quantities of food.
• Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions (e.g., adding, subtracting, measuring, money computation)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays.

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours: integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare). 

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.