Cook - Multiple Openings - Welcome House

About Us

The Catholic Centre for immigrants (CCI) has been serving refugees and immigrants for more than 65 years. CCI is a bridge between the 7,000 immigrants and refugees who come to Ottawa each year and the community. We provide programs and services to help newcomers settle and integrate. We also work in the community to promote the value of a diverse and more welcoming community for all.

This position reports to: Welcome House Manager
Employment status: Casual- Contract – March 31, 2026
Hourly rate: $22.69
Deadline date to apply: 5PM EST, July 10 2025 

Open to: Internal/External candidates

Location: 30 Mountain Crescent 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Under the direction of the Manager, the Cook will:

• Prepare meals for residents.
  

• Prepare meals for staff and visitors, as required.
  

• Ensure meals are served on time.
  

• Familiarize residents with the use of kitchen equipment.
  

• Orient and supervise residents who assist with kitchen activities.
  

• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper sanitation and food handling.
  

• Prepare and follow the meal menu.
  

• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment. 
  

• Receive and stock deliveries of food. 
  

• Rotate stock of food.
  

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen during and after cooking, including countertops, stovetops, sinks, sweep and mop floors, etc.
  

• Keep the dining room clean and tidy.
  

• Replenish condiments and other supplies in dining areas after every meal.
  

• Empty all kitchen garbage as needed and after every meal.
  

• Ensure kitchen laundry is washed, dried, folded and put away after every shift.
  

• Clean kitchen appliances at least weekly.
  

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

(Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills)

• Completion of secondary school required. College certificate in cooking or related field preferred. 
  

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
  

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to meal preparation and food service.
  

• Experience preparing meals for large groups.
  

• Experience meeting diverse dietary and nutritional needs.
  

• Ability to function in a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse workplace.
  

• Good organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  

• Safe Food Handling certificate is required.
  

• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential. Fluency in other languages an asset.
  

Please submit resume no later than Deadline date to apply: 5PM EST, July 10, 2025. Applications will only be accepted electronically. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All internal applicants must inform their supervisor of their intention to apply for the position.

The Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.  Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. CCI is committed to employment equity and encourages candidates to self-identify as visible minorities; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; Indigenous peoples; and persons with disabilities.