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Ontario Northland Spare Steward/Chef/Server – On-Board Services in Cochrane, Ontario
POSITION: Spare Steward/Chef/Server – On-Board Services
REPORTS TO: Manager Passenger Services
DEPARTMENT: Passenger Services
LOCATION: Cochrane
REFERENCE: 500-108C-25
RATE OF PAY: $23.76-$30.88 per hour (Rate subject to increases per collective agreement and
position assignment)
WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years
old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve. We are focused on moving
forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation. We offer competitive salary, excellent
benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Steward/Chef/Server will assist the department in meeting its operational and customer service expectations. The incumbent will be responsible for fulfilling vacancies in the department including station commissary, on-board crewing assignments such as chef, steward or server. The successful candidate is required to have the ability to work long hours and manage changing work assignments with little notice.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Steward/Chef/Server is responsible for supporting staffing requirements of the On-Board Services Department at Ontario Northland
Support department through commissary, assist with loading supplies onto the train
Plan and direct food preparation, cooking and serving activities on the Polar Bear Express
train service between Cochrane and Moosonee
Ensure food meets quality standards
Estimate food requirements
Prepare and cook food on a regular basis
Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and dishes
Responsible for providing quality customer service including implementation of outlined procedures in the event of train delays and/or services disruption
As a spare board employee, must have the flexibility to be available 2 hours prior to train scheduled departure times
REQUIREMENTS:
Secondary School diploma or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Three years cooking experience or two years of experience plus a culinary certificate
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to handle cash
Strong organizational skills and ability to perform different functions simultaneously
Strong teamwork skills
Smart serve certificate required
Must be available for on-call work
Committed to Company Health and Safety
Certificate in First Aid an asset
Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are fluent in English, French and Cree
Safe food handing certificate is an asset
Requires frequent travel on board train
Flexibility to work weekends and statutory holiday
Valid G driver’s license
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
CLOSING DATE: January 13, 2025, no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.
At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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