Cook

Cook

The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC) is a non-profit organization with the responsibility of addressing the needs of military families. We provide programs and services that serve, involve, and advocate for our military community, its members, and families, and address the unique military lifestyle challenges, resulting in an enhanced quality of life. The PMFRC envisions a community of strong, capable, resilient Canadian Armed Forces families.

We are recruiting for a Cook to work with the Children’s Services Team. This is a one-year term position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the weekly grocery order
• Unpack and store food
• Preparing nutritious meals in regulation with the Canadian food guide including morning snacks, hot lunches and afternoon snack
• Extensive organizing, record keeping and time management
• Maintain the kitchen in an orderly and sanitary manner
• Assisting with programs and interaction with children in other areas
• Overseeing volunteer duties
• Collaborating with the program supervisor for menu planning
• Maintaining a current allergy list
• Maintaining high sanitary standards and meeting with the health inspector as required
• Transport lunches

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Food handling safety course
• Knowledge of health regulations governing food safety
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, bilingualism is an asset
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• A clear criminal record check, an enhanced reliability security clearance, and a vulnerable sector screening (current within six months)
• A valid driver’s licence with access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel, including appropriate driver’s insurance

Closing: July 3, 2026

This position includes 5% vacation pay.

If you wish to become a member of our team, please submit both a cover letter and resume in a Word or PDF format clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications stated above. Please include your daytime contact number and email address.

PMFRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.