Cook

What You’ll Do

You will plan and provide light breakfasts, lunches, and hot dinners seven days a week, ensuring that certain weekend meals are prepared in advance. You will develop menus within a set budget and order the necessary ingredients, while maintaining an accurate inventory of all food and supplies. You will also ensure compliance with strict food hygiene and safety standards, keeping the kitchen clean and organized at all times.

In addition, you will help prepare special Indigenous meals for events with up to 100 people or more, and ensure that food donations are used creatively and effectively. In all of these tasks, you will work closely with the team to foster a positive and supportive environment that reflects PAQ’s mission of empowerment and community well-being.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Meal Planning and Preparation

Plan and provide light breakfasts, lunches, and hot dinners 7 days a week, with some meals prepared in advance.
Create a menu that stays within budget and order all necessary food items.
Organize and prepare Indigenous meals for special occasions (celebrations, shelter events) for groups of up to 100 people or more.

Inventory and Budget Management

Maintain an inventory and record of food, supplies, and equipment.
Ensure that received products meet quality and quantity specifications and that invoices are accurate.

Kitchen Hygiene and Maintenance

Comply with all food hygiene and safety regulations.
Clean and keep the kitchen tidy at all times, following the cleaning checklists and schedules (daily, monthly, quarterly).
Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained, and identify any need for additional equipment.

Quality and Creativity

Ensure food quality by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, tidiness, and hygiene.
Demonstrate creativity in using and making the most of food donations.
Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration.

Required Skills and Experience

At least 2 years of work or management experience in an industrial or commercial kitchen.
MAPAQ certification in food hygiene and safety and training in the food service industry are significant assets.
Experience preparing traditional Indigenous dishes.
Ability to be creative with food donations.
Excellent time management and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.

Required Values and Attributes

A passion for food, cooking, and connecting with people.
An understanding of and commitment to reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples.
Professional ethics and integrity.
An inclusive, respectful, and non-judgmental attitude toward diverse audiences.
Awareness of the issues facing different communities: poverty, colonization, racism, homelessness, survival sex work, mental health, substance use, etc.

Why Join Us?
This role is an excellent opportunity to support operations within a dedicated community-based organization. If you are organized, proactive, and want to make a difference, we invite you to join our team and contribute to PAQ’s mission of promoting healing and well-being.

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*At PAQ, although French is the primary working language, many of the Indigenous clients we serve speak their mother tongue first and English as a second language, with French rarely being used. In order to provide effective support, proficiency in English is required for this position. This requirement is based solely on the nature of the duties and the need to communicate effectively with our clients, in accordance with Quebec’s language laws.

**Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.

***Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.