JOB POSTING
Competition Number 2026-17
Union/Non-Union: OPSEU/SEFPO
Position: Cook – Oak Residential Treatment
Status: Full Time
Program: Addiction Services
Initially assigned to: Oak Street location
Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, this position is responsible for preparing food items and menu items, in accordance with CMHANBD, provincial and food safety standards. The Cook will also maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness in accordance with Public Health standards and CMHANBD policies and procedures. The Cook will coordinate meals for clients, create menus, and administer grocery inventory practices.
Education and training:
- Culinary Skills/Chef Training Diploma or Cook Trade Certification preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years of commercial cooking experience preferred
- Knowledge of the Canada food Guide required
- Safe Food Handling Certificate required
- Food Safety Certificate required
Requirements:
- Able to pass and provide evidence of a Government of Canada Security Screening.
- A valid class G driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- Daily access to a reliable vehicle.
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training or willingness to obtain.
- Current Safe Food Handling course or willingness to obtain.
Experience:
- Work experience in the healthcare industry preferred; work experience in a kitchen in a healthcare organization is an asset.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically adults living with a serious and persistent mental illness and or addictions is preferred.
- Experience working in a community setting and working knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
- Ability to lift up to 50lb required.
- Effective communication skills.
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Highly effective teamwork skills.
- Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail required.
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Effective decision-making skills.
- Positive communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude and a consistent display of professionalism.
- Innovative, detail oriented, and quality conscious.
- Ability to exert physical effort in transporting equipment and wares.
- Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties
Personal Suitability:
- Commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
- Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position.
- Willing to work flexible hours; days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Available to work outside of regular work hours at the manager’s request.
- Available to attend special events as required.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for the position based on their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications as identified in their resume
Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check within three (3) months is required.
This position is an existing vacancy. Applications (resume and cover letter) will be accepted via email
Please note the job Competition Number (2026-17, PFT Cook) in the subject line of the email:
[email protected]
CMHA-NBD welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
CMHA-NBD promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Indigenous communities, people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations to apply. We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.
Pay: $22.47-$25.05 per hour
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
