The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is seeking a part-time Cook to join our team. This is a great opportunity for those looking to draw upon their creative and culinary abilities. As an ideal candidate you are knowledgeable in child and athletic nutrition, flourish in a team environment, and have a strong cooking background. With your effective time management, keen attention to detail, and positive attitude you will thrive in this role.

ABOUT US

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet enriches the human experience by teaching, creating, and performing outstanding dance. Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, the RWB plays an integral role in the city’s vibrant arts community. Founded in 1939, the RWB holds the double distinction of being Canada’s premiere ballet company and the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. In 1953, the Company received its royal title, the first granted under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

The RWB is a leader, renowned for classical ballet and for pushing the boundaries of dance, including through the prestigious RWB School and its Professional and Recreational divisions. A fully integrated company and school, the RWB builds on strengths, challenges conventions, inspires artists, moves audiences, and builds connections locally and globally that unite us all through the universal language of dance.

THE ROLE

As a Cook, you are responsible for the preparation of food for student boarders, catering clients, and visitors. As a member of the Food Services team, you ensure the highest quality standards of food preparation, while adhering to proper cleanliness and sanitation procedures.

HIGHLIGHTED DUTIES OF THE ROLE

• Prepare food according to menu specifications, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and number of portions to be served.
• Monitor food quality while ensuring strict adherence to food safety regulations.
• Adhere to a first-in first-out food rotation system verifying that all products are properly stored and dated for quality assurance.
• Ensure on-time preparation of food and meals to meet the daily meal schedule.
• General supervision of the dining hall; follow up with students, clear and clean tables, and respond to requests.
• Adhere to proper hygienic storage methods and ensure proper cleanliness and sanitization of workstations.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment and work areas to ensure functional operation.
• Track and maintain food waste sheets to ensure optimal food costing.
• Assist with and take weekly inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assist in the training of new employees as required.
• Receive and store food and supplies.
• Attend and prepare food for scheduled events through the RWB Catering Services.

WORKING CONDITIONS

In this role, you work in a commercial kitchen environment, stand for long periods of time, lift boxes and containers weighing up to 22 KG (50lbs), and work with commercial style equipment. You are required to wear a chef’s jacket, apron, hairnet or suitable head cover, long pants, and closed-toed shoes with stockings. Masks and latex gloves will be provided for food handling.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary education in Culinary Arts or Commercial Cooking; an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• Manitoba Food Handler Certificate required.
• Knowledgeable in commercial food production techniques, raw materials, production processes, quality controls and costs, and food storage/handling techniques.
• Knowledge of child/athletic nutrition or nutritional analysis desirable.
• First Aid Certification an asset.
• Excellent time management with problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Complimentary tickets to RWB performances.
• Goodlife Fitness Membership discount.
• Employee Assistance Program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you would like to join us, tell us about yourself! Submit a cover letter, highlighting your personality and fit for the role, and resume directly to People Services at peopleservices@rwb.org. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To view a full job description, visit https://www.rwb.org/about/careers/.

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is committed to an inclusive and diverse environment that values, respects and supports all individuals. We aim to have a workforce representative of the diversity within our community, and welcome and encourage applicants from various backgrounds including women, Indigenous people, racialized people, disabled people, people of all sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification endeavors.

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is committed to providing accessible employment while ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the assessment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be sent to peopleservices@rwb.org.

Closing Date: 4:00pm February 12, 2025

As part of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet hiring process, successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.