Senior Cook

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We will accept applications by email at:

Intent of the process

Please note that geographic limitations apply. You must reside or be employed in the above areas of selection if you are interested in being considered.

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate or specified period, etc). These positions could have various security and language requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English or French

Information on language requirements

Successful completion of a certified cook program* or an acceptable combination** of education, training and experience.

*Successful completion of a certified cook program such as : Cité Collégiale, Algonquin College or other recognized applied arts institution
**An acceptable combination of education, training and experience must consist of :
-Successful completion of a secondary school diploma;
-Minimum of 3 years experience working in the field of high calibre food creation and production.

Degree equivalency

Significant* and recent** experience demonstrating high-level culinary skills in the delivery of wide range gourmet meals, with an emphasis on Canadian cuisine.

Significant* and recent** experience providing high quality service to clients, including plating and serving guests (all levels from high profile public figures to members of the general public) in a luxury hotel, restaurant or hospitality-focused institution;


*Significant is defined as a minimum of three years working in a high-level culinary environment.
**Recent is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five years.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of culinary preparation, artistic design and trends, cooking method and presentation techniques according to the highest culinary and food safety standards, including allergies and food restrictions.
• Knowledge of pastry presentation.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to create exceptional meals, including adapting recipes, developing menus and cooking unique dishes based on an theme;
• Ability to collaborate in several aspects of kitchen operations, for example: receiving and verifying quality of goods, tracking and rotating inventory, loading and unloading goods.
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to all requests to deliver and adapt high calibre culinary services, within short deadlines.
• Ability to work alone or in a team.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
• Judgment
• Dedication
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Creativity
• Initiative

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience in the preparation of pastries.

Ability to prepare pastries.

Ability to use a computer and related Microsoft software.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Willingness and ability to work irregular shifts, including working evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Willingness to wear uniform and anti-slip shoes.

Willingness and ability to travel up to three (3) weeks with little advanced notice (ie. La Citadelle, Québec City).

Willingness and ability to complete a Certified Food Handler Training.

Other information

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL.

Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

A variety of assessment tools will be used – interview, practical exercise and reference checks.

TRAVEL RELATED TO THE SELECTION OR APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for their travel costs.

RELOCATION EXPENSES
Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

Top-down selection may be applied; a cut-off score may be established after all scores are received. Random selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

A security check will be administered and proof of citizenship, education, and at least 2 work references with names and applicable phone numbers will be required. Security Check will include a credit check and fingerprinting. Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.