INTERNAL ONLY- Cook, Permanent Full-Time
- St. John's, NL, A1C 5P5, Canada
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Rate of Pay: $23.46 per hour · Full-time
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Original job description
Job Title: Cook
Reports to: Director of Operations Location: TGP Main Building
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Rate of Pay: $23.46 per hour
Hours: Flexible - Days, Evenings, Weekends
PCN: 01-200-005
The Cook plays a vital role in supporting The Gathering Place’s commitment to nourishing and caring for over 3,000 Guests through its meal program. As part of a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment, this role involves preparing and serving large-volume meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and guests. Under direction of the Kitchen Supervisor, the ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, professionalism, and a deep respect for working in a trauma-informed, low-barrier environment serving vulnerable populations.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare delicious, high-volume meals that nourish body and soul
- Support meal service for breakfast, dinner, and supper with precision and care
- Keep the kitchen safe, clean, and organized (you know the drill - FIFO, logs, sanitization)
- Support and guide volunteer crews like the kitchen pro you are
- Work in a dynamic kitchen serving a vulnerable population with empathy, consistency, and respect
What You Bring
- Food Safety Certification or commercial kitchen training
- Experience working in a commercial or institutional kitchen
- Ability to multitask under pressure
- Kindness, professionalism, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Clear Record of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check
CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2026
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Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-volume meals while maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen. They also provide guidance to volunteer crews and ensure the kitchen environment remains organized and efficient.
Requirements
Candidates must possess Food Safety Certification or equivalent commercial kitchen training and have experience working in institutional or commercial settings. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain a clear record of conduct.
Skills
- Food Safety
- Commercial Kitchen Operations
- Large-volume Meal Preparation
- Sanitation
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Volunteer Coordination
- Trauma-informed Care
- Inventory Management
- FIFO
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Social Services
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Cook
- Kitchen
- Food Safety
- Commercial Kitchen
- Meal Preparation
- Sanitation
- FIFO
- Trauma-informed
- Vulnerable Populations
- Volunteer Management
- Institutional Kitchen
- Full-time