Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly menus, and shop for all nutritional needs. Ensure dietary restrictions are met for each client. Ensure consistent mealtimes. Ensure health and safety regulations and quality standards are maintained. Prepare three (3) meals a day; breakfast, lunch, supper and put out a light afternoon and evening snack. Ensure proper safety and sanitation of kitchen in accordance with the Food Safety Act. Cook at all activities as required and/or prepare meals-to-go for clients that will be out for land-based programming during the day. Keep an inventory of all pots, pans, dishes, knives, cutting boards, and kitchen equipment. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Ensure kitchen safety procedures are always practiced.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs. Climb stairs, stand, walk, squat, kneel, or sit according to task for extended lengths of time. Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands. Perform work with arms at full length, work with arms above shoulder height.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 5 years experience in preparing meals for large groups of 20 or more. Certification in Safe Food Handling. First Aid/CPR, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Defusing and De-escalating, and WHMIS is a definite asset. Ability to understand work directions and manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is a definite asset. Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. Ability to work independently and as a team player. Self-motivated, flexible, dependable, and innovative. Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as written, organizational, and time-management skills. Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications will be an asset. MUST RESIDE IN CANADA. Must be willing to sign and abide by Code of Conduct, including an Oath of Confidentiality. Must be willing to submit a current CPIC upon hiring. Must possess a strong commitment to personal wellness.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $17.75 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Montreal Lake, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Professional Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person