Kitchen Assistant

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Overview</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) is the world’s freshwater laboratory. A series of 58 lakes and their watersheds in northwestern Ontario, Canada, IISD-ELA is the only place in the world where scientists can research on and manipulate real lakes to build a more accurate and complete picture of what human activity is doing to freshwater lakes. The findings from over 50 years of ground-breaking research have rewritten environmental policy around the world—from mitigating algal blooms to reducing how much mercury gets into our waterways—and aim to keep fresh water clean around the world for generations to come.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">IISD-ELA is operated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)—an independent think tank headquartered in Winnipeg situated on Treaty 1 Territory—the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininiw (Cree), Anisininew (Ojibwe Cree), Dene, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. The IISD-ELA field station is situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3 Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Responsibilities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Accountable and responsible for maintaining a culture of safety and nutrition.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Safely operating kitchen equipment for food preparation (cleaning, peeling, chopping, measuring, cooking, baking) and portioning.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Proper food storage and rotation of kitchen inventory.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing food storage and serving areas.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Assisting in serving meals in a courteous and efficient manner.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Cleaning the kitchen, dining hall, and washroom as assigned.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Removing trash, recycling, and composting to designated areas.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Adopting all COVID-19 protocols and procedures of the facility.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Physical Demands Requirements</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Standing for long periods of time.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Frequently lifting objects weighing approximately 16 kg to unload food supply trucks and organize kitchen inventory.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Frequently reaching below the waist and above the shoulder.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Repetitive movements with the hands in food preparation.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Work Conditions and Environment</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Ability to hear, understand and follow verbal instructions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Ability to read and understand food product labels and safety instructions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Exposure to hot and cold environments.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Ability to work split shifts within the kitchen team schedule.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Ability to work safely in close quarters and congested areas.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">Ability and willingness to travel, work, and live in a remote field station in dormitory-style accommodation.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt\">The Kitchen Assistant must live on-site at the IISD-ELA facility. Transportation to the research camp is provided from Winnipeg, Manitoba, when available. Room and board are provided, including Internet and laundry facilities. Experience in culinary arts should be highlighted in the application. Overtime may be necessary when approved by the supervisor in advance.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Term: </span> The contract is a full-time term position starting immediately, and ending October 30, 2026.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Employment Type: </span>Existing position (recurring seasonal role)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Salary:  </span>CAD $19.00 - $22.00 per hour. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Closing date: </span> Open until filled.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Application Procedure</span><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">All submissions must be in English. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for Canada.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. Please include the following:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A CV (required; no longer than two pages)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A cover letter (required; one page)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: rgb(35, 111, 161); text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2022-05/iisd-voluntary-self-identification-questionnaire.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire </a></span></span>(optional; right-click to download)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants' advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><em>IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.</em><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">#LI-Onsite</span></p>",
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