Cook, Youth Justice Services

Job title: Cook, Youth Justice Services

Job description: Location: 3000 Hawthorne Road, Ramsayville, Ontario

Reports to: Director, Youth Justice Services

Employment Status: Casual Part Time (2 positions)

Bargaining Unit Status: Included

Salary: $19.32 – $23.31

Language requirements: English is essential; French is considered an asset

Bona Fide Occupational

Requirement (BFOR: N/A

Location:

Schedule: Casual (weekdays, weekends, holidays). Minimum availability – 8

shifts per month

Competition Number: 23-125

Closing Date: December 17, 2023

Posting stage: Internal / external

About us:

Founded in 1960, the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is one of the largest and most comprehensive non-profit agencies in Ottawa and a registered charity. It provides mental health services, employment programs, emergency shelter, community, health and housing services, and justice programs to youth in the Ottawa area, serving between 2,500 and 3,000 at-risk individuals aged 12+ and their families every month. YSB employs 350 caring professionals in a unionized environment in over 26 locations across Ottawa.

Under the general direction of the Director of YJ Services and immediate supervision of the assistant Director of Youth Justices Services and Head Chef, the Cook I is responsible to provide food services to the YSB programs in accordance with policies and directives established within the Bureau.

What you will do:

• Establish standardized menus to ensure nutritious, varied and well-balanced meals
• Prepare special diet menus for residents with allergies/medical/religious needs
• Maintain kitchen and dining area and equipment
• Monitor/control cutlery used by residents
• Serve food, ensuring correct portion control
• Maintain the cleanliness of the food service areas and equipment
• Comply with all mandating legislative requirements, Agency policies and procedures.
• Safeguard client confidentiality, rights and responsibilities.
• Attend and participate in supervision
• Participate in on-going training as required
• Follows safe work practices as established by the Bureau and the Program

This opportunity may be right for you if you have:

• Possession of current Basic Cook’s certificate or equivalent
• Knowledge of dietary standards
• One year related experience
• Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of team
• Proven organizational skills

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to join a vibrant team and be part of truly meaningful and rewarding work;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits for qualifying employees
• Optional pension plan from Day 1;
• An evolving environment where we tackle new challenges and continue learning every day.

Join us!

If you think this vacancy is a good fit, we would love to hear from you. Please to submit your resume and one-page cover letter. Don’t just tell us what we want to hear, tell us your story and why you would make a great addition to our team.

We know applying to a job takes time and thank all candidates for their interest. While we are not able to get back to every candidate, we will ensure shortlisted applicants are aware of their status and will do our best to provide feedback if that can be helpful.

At YSB, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ community and/or people with intersectional identities. Accommodation will be made available for applicants with a disability throughout the hiring process, kindly make your needs known in advance. Due to COVID19 protocols, the selected candidate will adopt a hybrid model of office and remote work but must be willing to work exclusively at the office if this becomes necessary.

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