Are you a person who is a self-starter, with a passion for working with a growing non-profit organization that supports Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness? The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) is seeking a Cook to support and prepare meals for the Family Members at the Culturally Supportive House located on Mason Street in Victoria, BC.
JOB DETAILS:
Position Type: Casual
Wage: $27.81 per hour
Location: 865 Catherine Street, Victoria, BC.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsibilities:
Prepare 3 meals per day to be served at times as outlined by the Kitchen and Garden Manager (as well as snacks and refreshments to be served throughout the evening)
Keep the kitchen clean, sanitary, and safe, following all health and safety guidelines
Work with the House Manager to budget and project for supplies and food
Maintain respectful, effective, open, and honest communication with the Family Members, co-workers, and Manager
Model effective and appropriate communication with Family Members and co-workers
Actively participate in all staff development and training sessions
Work within the constraints of a limited food budget
Create meals with food boxes that come weekly with varying produce, dairy, and protein products
Focus on nutritious, healthy food while highlighting traditional ingredients and techniques
Safely prepare food while working with different allergies, food sensitivities and restrictions
Work with our food suppliers for orders, requests, and deals
Maintain all standards of Personal Protective Equipment during COVID-19
Performs other related duties as requested
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and push multiple projects to completion simultaneously
Understanding of the intergenerational trauma that occurs because of colonization, Residential Schools, Sixties Scoop, and other oppressive systems as well as the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada
Ability to work in a holistic, professional, and non-judgmental manner as you are working with a broad range of personalities, needs, cultures, lived experiences and abilities.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous ancestry. The ACEHS values strength in diversity. As an inclusive employer that celebrates the gifts of all its staff, the ACEHS encourages members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community to apply.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter which highlights how your knowledge, skills and abilities will culturally support and contribute to the ACEHS and our community.
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