Cook

Apply By: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Cook Job ID: 243068
Posting status: Open
Organization: Ministry of Education
Division: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
City: Milton
Position(s) language: English
Job term: 1 Temporary Fixed Term, Part-Time (up to 20 hours per week, September to June recurring)
Job code: 50214 - Cook 2
Salary: $25.62 - $27.70 Per hour*
*Salary indicated as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Competition # PDSB26-039

The Ministry of Education, through the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch at the Milton Campus (Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf and Trillium Demonstration School), offers school/student lodging programs with a strong tradition of addressing the academic, personal, social, emotional, and developmental needs of children. Are you seeking a chance to advance your professional skills? If so, consider this position where you will engage in diverse tasks and take on rewarding challenges.

Do you have experience in preparing large quantities of hot meals using commercial cooking methods and equipment? Are you an experienced Cook looking for part-time work primarily during the weekdays? If so, we invite you to apply your culinary skills in this role, where your main responsibilities will include preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious and delicious meals.

About the job
What responsibilities will you have?
In this position, you will:
• Prepare a wide array of foods utilizing standard volume cooking techniques, ensuring compliance with set menus, work schedules, and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness in the food service area, including equipment and utensils.
• Aid in the receiving and stocking of food supplies.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Perform additional tasks associated with the operation of a large school cafeteria.

What qualifications do you bring?
Knowledge and Experience:
• You possess extensive knowledge of food preparation, storage methods, and the operation of kitchen equipment, typically gained through completing a post-secondary culinary training program or relevant work experience.
• You have either completed a Food Handlers Certificate or are willing to obtain one.
• You have proven experience with institutional cooking methods, particularly in large volume cooking.
• You are familiar with operating commercial and institutional food preparation equipment.
• You understand nutritional principles to assist in menu planning.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You have strong communication abilities, including the capacity to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• You can work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.

Physical Work:
• You are capable of working shifts and performing physically demanding tasks.

How we promote diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
We are dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, including those with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, and people from various ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Our hiring practices are designed to be accessible, in line with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are actively working to eliminate barriers in our hiring processes and can provide accommodations for specific needs related to Code-protected grounds, such as disability, family status, and religion. For more information regarding accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us.

Learn more about the initiatives the OPS is undertaking to foster an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible, and diverse workplace:
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accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:
Apply by: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details: 1 English Temporary - Part-Time, duration up to 10 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours: Schedule 4.7
Category: Health and Social Services
Posted on: Friday, March 20, 2026

Note: Regarding security checks: A criminal record or other federal offence does not automatically disqualify you from this position. Each case is evaluated based on the responsibilities associated with the role. If a check is necessary and you have lived outside Canada in the last 5 years for 6 or more consecutive months, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you will need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you resided in. Employment screening checks are reviewed solely by the Transition and Security Office, which maintains confidentiality.

How to apply:
You must submit your application using only one of the methods outlined below. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For guidance on crafting a concise cover letter and resume, please review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources. Tailor your cover letter and resume to align with the qualifications outlined in the job advertisement. Use specific examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements for this role. The information you provide is critical to our evaluation. Be sure to reference the Job ID number for this position. OPS employees must include their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

Send your application to: PSBjobs@ontario.ca and include Competition # PDSB26-039.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job postings are available in both English and French. Refer to the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for language requirements. All candidates are evaluated in English, which is the business language of the OPS. For bilingual positions (English/French), passing a French-language proficiency test will also be required.

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