Cook - Temporary Contract (approximately 2 months)

Cook – Temporary Contract Hours of work: Full Time

Temporary Full Time Contract (approximately 2 months)

Contract Start: ASAP

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for cooking and maintaining a safe and clean environment that meets safe food handling regulations.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Serve residents in a respectful and caring way.
• Prepare and maintain menu planning in accordance with the Canada Food Guide.
• Prepare nutritional meals for clients with special diet needs and health concerns.
• Grocery shop for weekly meals for the Crisis Home and submits appropriate receipts to supervisor.
• Develop and maintains an inventory of all food and kitchen equipment at all times.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary cooking quarters (kitchen) at all times.
• Order additional kitchen supplies and equipment as required.
• Ensure all kitchen appliances are in working order.
• Follow up on all food recalls.
• Plan menus and ensure expenses are within allocated budget.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures and ensure adherence to program best practices.
• To work from a wholistic perspective and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
• To take personal responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness and implementation of Beendigen’s cultural teachings and organizational practices in both professional conduct and work-related deliverables.
• To be prepared to work in conjunction with the philosophy and mandate of the Organization.
• To preserve confidentiality of all residents, clients, staff, students, volunteers and agency information.
• To represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times. Ensures Health and Safety compliance in the workplace by following policies, procedures and best practices and reporting any unsafe environments.
• Any other duties as requested by the Operations Manager; commensurate with role.

The above statements are the general functions of the position, and should not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may pertain to the job.

Key Selection Criteria Required

A combination of education, training, experience and other related experience in the area of Safe Food Handling.

Safe Food Handler Certification.

Preferred

Experience working in an Indigenous organization Ability to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Food Safe practices

Ability to meet safety and sanitation practices

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to operate within a budget

Reliability Cooperativeness Confidentiality Effective interpersonal relationships Physical ability to perform assigned duties Demonstrated dependable attendance Initiative and good judgment Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Sensitive to the needs of women and children

Knowledge and experience in the area of Family Violence

Working Conditions

Cooks usually work in a kitchen/dining area where food is prepared and served, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces.

Additional Information

The Cook is based at Ontario Street, however all employees may be required to work across other sites from time to time.

Ontario Health and Safety (OH&S) All employees are required to carry out their duties in a manner that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of others by reporting all potential hazards; and all incidents and injuries; as well as co-operating with any measures introduced in the workplace to improve OH&S.

Employment is subject to

• Must provide a successful Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector)
• Must be willing to work Flexible hours of work (32hrs/rotating schedule.)
• Must have a valid Class “G” Driver’s license, use of an automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required
• Must sign Oath of Confidentiality
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Successful completion of Safe Food Handling Certification

Affiliation: UNIFOR Local 229

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit application via Beendigen’s online application system (Bamboohr) by 4:00pm June 26th, 2026.

https://beendigen.bamboohr.com/careers/427

Only those applicants granted an interview will be contacted. A job description is available upon request. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.