The skəmxist sncəcmiltn Aboriginal Head Start Daycare delivers holistic teachings that are culturally relevant to the children and families. Through The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, Head Start provides a culturally supportive environment to ensure a strong sense of well-being and belonging. The six components that guide the care for young children are: Culture & Language Education, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Social Support, Parental and Family Involvement, and Respecting and Honoring every child’s spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical growth.
Job Description
The Cook is responsible for preparing top quality meals and snacks according to menu specifications based on prepared menu plan.
Responsibilities
- Inventory for ongoing food program operation
- Develops food/menu plans for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon stack in conjunction with Canada’s Food Guide and any special dietary/ allergy requirements with direction from their Team Lead
- Occasional dinner planning and preparing for evening events
- Determines food quantity and variety, allocates costs and proper on-site storage
- Ensures that meals and snacks are cooked and served on time in accordance with schedules
- Disinfect and sanitize, clean kitchen area
- Daily Laundry
- Participate in professional Development
Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to work in a team setting, take initiative, and possess a love for children
- Ability to manage time appropriately
- Ability to use a computer and communicate orally and writing
- Lift and moving equipment and boxes up to 25 lbs.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of grade 12, supplemented by work or training in the food planning and preparation area
- Two years of experience as a chef/cook, or equivalent in training/experience
- Current Food Safe Certificate
- WHIMIS
- Willingness to obtain First Aid Certificate relevant to children
- Willingness to obtain Responsible Adult Certification (20-hour course)
- Criminal Record Review
- Valid BC drivers license (class 4 an asset)
Hours of Work
- 30 hours
- May include extra hours classroom support
Wage
- during probationary period: $26.50
- After successful completion of probationary period: $27.50
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Please submit your resume with a cover letter to:
We appreciate interest of all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage all qualified people to apply. Where applicants for a position are equally suitable, preference will be given to the aboriginal applicant.
