Cook

**Job Posting: Cook** **TITLE:** Cook **WORK LOCATION(S):** Kirkpatrick House **SALARY:** $46,604.27- $52,554.36 per annum\*\* based on work experience (salary will be prorated to a 25-hour work week) **HOURS:** Full Time, 25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday **EMPLOYER:** John Howard Society of Ottawa **HOW TO APPLY:** Please submit your cover letter and resume through the John Howard Society of Ottawa’s website, under the Careers tab at: https://johnhoward.on.ca/ottawa/careers/ **CLOSING DATE:** November 12, 2026 **About the environment:** Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focused on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development. **About who we support:** Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches. **About diversity at JHS Ottawa:** The John Howard Society of Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is seeking that diversity in applicants for this position. We welcome candidates from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and all candidates who contribute to furthering the diversity of ideas. We also recognize that people from diverse groups have different needs and require different solutions to gain equal opportunity for success in the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. **About the role:** The Cook will plan and prepare nutritious, home-style meals for up to 22 residents of Kirkpatrick House, a structured residential setting for adult men released on parole from federal corrections facilities. The Cook will be responsible for the full kitchen cycle, including menu planning, grocery purchasing within budget, meal preparation, inventory control, and kitchen cleanliness. **Psychological and Physical Risks:** * High Workload and Competing Priorities * Harassment and Incivility Funding and Job Insecurity * Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards * Ergonomic Strain * Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) **As the successful candidate, you have:** * Mini