Cook

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DNDs role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an important part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate vacancy. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions (including lower level positions) on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Possession of a valid Interprovincial Journeyman Cook Qualification (Red Seal) or Canadian Forces Qualification Level 5 (QL5) or a manager approved combination of education, training and/or experience

Significant* experience as a cook in an institutional, industrial or commercial food service establishment
(*Significant is defined as experience typically associated with three (3) or more years)

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Other cook related educational qualifications relevant to the position (e.g.: valid Food Handlers Course, baking, fast or short order cooking courses, etc.)

Degree equivalency

Experience in supervision

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to perform basic math
Ability to prioritize

Effective interpersonal relationships
Teamwork
Judgement
Initiative
Dependability

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

Willing and able to lift items weighing up to 20 Kg in accordance with general safety practices
Willing and able to wear approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment as required
Willing and able to work shift work
Willing and able to work weekends
Willing and able to work overtime occasionally

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Shift work
Work weekends
Overtime

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities or to write “see resume”. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Please note that all communication and conduct during the process may be used to evaluate any competency listed on the advertisement.

It is your responsibility to check your e-mail regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the timeframe provided will result in you not being referred to the organization.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.