Cook Job at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Caledon, ON

$23.08–$26.75 an hour
Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $23.08/hr, Max = $26.75/hr
Employment type: Temporary Contract
Duration of employment: 1 year
Hours of work: 20-30 hrs/week
Work location: Albion Hills Field 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.

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:
  • 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 will you need to succeed:
  • Food Handlers Certificate
  • Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification
  • 1+ years of experience in food preparation and service
  • Previous experience working with customers
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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.
To apply to this posting, click the "Apply" icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter quoting the stated job posting id prior to May 23, 2023.

While Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised 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 TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection and onboarding process in 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 Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan. Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880-2308.


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