Cook - Full Time Temporary

Cook – Temporary Contract
Full Time
Temporary Full Time Contract (approximately 2 months)
Contract Start: ASAP

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

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.
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.
Adhere to all policies and procedures and ensure adherence to program best practices.
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 preserve confidentiality of all residents, clients, staff, students, volunteers and agency information.
Ensures Health and Safety compliance in the workplace by following policies, procedures and best practices and reporting any unsafe environments.
A combination of education, training, experience and other related experience in the area of Safe Food Handling.
Safe Food Handler Certification.

Experience working in an Indigenous organization Ability to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Food Safe practices
Sensitive to the needs of women and children
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.

The Cook is based at Ontario Street, however all employees may be required to work across other sites from time to time.
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
• Successful completion of Safe Food Handling Certification

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

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.