COOK Temporary Job

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Interested applicants are recommended to join us at our virtual information session. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the role and working for the City of Toronto, ask questions related to the position, and find out more about the application process.

For dates, times and Webex info please see below:

Monday, March 25th, 2024 at 10:00 AM 
https://toronto.webex.com/toronto/j.php?MTID=mf75495e69c012e07fa7a45141c19e74d

Job Decsription

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Cook within our Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Participates in the ongoing quality improvement of food product produced
• Collects information on leftovers/shortage of food items and makes recommendations to adjust production sheets
• Monitors food supplies in the stockroom, rotates same as required. Informs Supervisor and Food Services Workers of shortages
• Reviews daily menu, checks supplies, plans preparation, etc.
• Prepares food and ingredients to be cooked or baked by cleaning, cutting, portioning, measuring and mixing, using a variety of kitchen utensils, knives and large quantity cooking equipment such as mixers, steamers, ovens, combi-therm ovens, stoves, meat slicers, vats, roasting pans, fryers etc.
• Prepares ovens and steamers etc., ensuring correct temperature, pressure, etc.
• Cooks food and bakes desserts, using standard recipes (e.g. special dietary requirements) and modifying consistency according to special needs of client groups (e.g. pureeing and mincing). Portions and decorates desserts as required.
• Portions and places food in containers according to production sheets for delivery by Food Services Worker
• Ensures food is cooked, prepared, stored, and served at proper temperatures as required
• Records temperature as required for Food and Equipment
• Prepares cold food such as salads, sandwiches, sandwich fillings, meat/fruit trays, etc. Labels and retains daily food samples
• Provides work direction to Food Services Workers by giving instructions, providing training on new tasks and providing additional information related to meals, preparation and/or service
• Retrieves food supplies and labels and stores leftovers. Directs Food Services Workers on these duties as required
• Requisitions food supplies from Materials Manager Assistant on a daily basis or retrieves same from storage areas
• Informs supervisor of food supplies and other items required
• Notifies Supervisor of any equipment malfunctions or Health & Safety issues
• Performs calculations to prepare statistical reports on food usage if required
• Answers telephones, takes messages. Secures work area locking doors, windows, freezers etc.
• Cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, equipment and knives after use
• Delivers, arranges and replenishes food to service areas as required
• May place food orders within budget guidelines using a computer
• Makes recommendations to adjust standardized recipes, ability to scale recipes
• Delivers, arranges, and replenishes food to service area and may assist with counter service

 

Posting Period: 19-MARCH-2024 to 4-APRIL-2024 

 

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable experience in preparing and cooking food in a large scale food service setting
2. Successful completion of the Food Handler/Safety Awareness Program offered by Toronto Public Health
3. Graduate of a 2 year college cooking program from a recognized institution or holder of a Red Seal Certificate and/or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Completion of Food Service Worker certificate from a registered college is an asset

 

You must also have:

• Knowledge of operation and care of kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of nutrition/therapeutic diets Knowledge of sanitation code, hygiene and safe food handling techniques
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any other regulations that apply to this type of work
• Knowledge of WHMIS legislation Knowledge of HACCP procedures
• Ability to provide effective work direction to kitchen staff
• Ability to prepare and maintain minor statistical reports and performs basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, as well as ability to write notes, directions and/or reports as required
• Ability to lift heavy cooking equipment and supplies
• Ability to work shifts/weekends/holidays
• Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and respects the cultural and racial diversity of HIPS clients and staff

 

SHIFT INFORMATION: The Dietary program in the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division, operates 5:30am to 8:00pm / seven days a week, part-time employees are expected to be available to work all shifts (morning and afternoon), four (4) separate days a week, of which two (2) days must include Saturdays & Sundays. Hours of work will be determined based on operational needs.

A Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment.

• For more information on Shelter Services, please visit our website at http://www.toronto.ca/housing.
• A Police Reference Check program brochure is available at http://www.toronto.ca/housing/employment.htm.

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontarios northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queens Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.