Salary: $1650 per month (accommodations and meals included)
Deadline for application: March 18, 2012; applications will be considered as they are received.
There is an opening for the position of Assistant Cook at the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station in Algonquin Provincial Park. The term of employment will be at minimum from April 30th until September 3rd,
2012, with a possible extension until late September or October pending applicant’s availability. All meals and accommodation (semi-private lakeside cabin) will be provided.
The Assistant Cook’s responsibilities include:
• Planning a menu and preparing nutritionally balanced meals (including omnivore/vegetarian) for 20 – 40+ people served buffet style
• Placing wholesale orders (determining proper quantities when ordering)
• Proper storage and rotation of food kept on-site
• Monitoring and maintenance of food and supplies inventory
• Working with the Manager and Head Cook to ensure efficient operation of the cookhouse
• Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and cookhouse facilities
• Opening/closing seasonal kitchen facilities
The research station cookhouse provides 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, to researchers, field technicians and staff. The assistant cook and head cook will work together 3 days a week, and independently 2 days a week, therefore planning and organizational skills, a strong work ethic, as well as the ability to work unsupervised are crucial attributes of the successful applicant. Meals are served buffet style in a communal dining area. The applicant would also benefit from an interest in biological research and/or an appreciation for the outdoors.
Other preferred qualifications include:
• Experience in all aspects of food handling and preparation
• Basic culinary knowledge and knowledge of products
• Experience in large-quantity cooking is an asset but not necessary
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines
• Ability to plan and implement a cost effective menu
• Strong interpersonal skills
This is an excellent opportunity to live and work at a well-known research station in a renowned provincial park. Spare time can be spent on the extensive property of the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station, or on the multitude of park trails. Canoes and hiking trails are available on the research station property.
Applicants must send an email with a cover letter outlining qualifications, a resume, and contact information for 2 references to:
Rory Eckenswiller, Station Manager
wrs@vianet.ca
Wildlife Research Station
P.O. Box 49
Whitney, Ontario K0J 2M0
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
