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Cook

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City:KamloopsProgram and Site Location: Mission Flats

Reports To: Coordinator of Culinary ServicesTerm: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)Hours: Thursday - Monday 9:00am to 5:00pm with a 1/2 hour paid meal break

Wage Range: $24.43 up to $28.04 based on education and related
experience.

What We Offer:· Competitive
benefits including but not limited to dental, vision, physiotherapy, massage, and
fertility upon eligibility
· Municipal Pension
Plan upon eligibility
· On-site training
and development opportunities such as Violence Prevention, Cultural Awareness
and 2SLGBTQ+ training
· A culture of equality,
inclusion, and diversity including paid cultural sensitivity days
· Accidental death
insurance and Wellness plan benefit
· Vacation
entitlements for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Position Summary: Work alongside the Coordinator of Culinary Services at an excellent level while maintaining and abiding by all standards, policies, and/or procedures set forth by the ASK Wellness Society and any applicable government agencies. In partnership with the Coordinator of Culinary Services manage daily kitchen activities, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. This position will have interaction with the marginalized population, service is based on a client-centered, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental perspective.

Typical Duties Include:
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Assist
team to prepare and cook large quantities of food for 60+ (continental
breakfast and dinner).
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Lead meal prep/service and supervise
kitchen team in Coordinator of Culinary Services' absence.
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Oversee and organize kitchen stock and
ingredients.
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Ensures a first-in, first-out food
rotation system and verify all food products are properly dated and organized
for quality assurance.
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Keep cooking stations stocked, especially
before and during prime operation hours.
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Assist the Coordinator of Culinary Services to hire and train
new kitchen employees to kitchen standards.

• Assist Coordinator of Culinary Services a with menu creation,

managing food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing
waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage
budgetary concerns.
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Verify food storage units all meet
standards and are consistently well-managed.
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Regularly
monitor and inspect kitchen equipment, report any problems or inconsistencies
to the Coordinator of Culinary Services and make recommendations for repair or procurement.
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Ensure high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety are
maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times as per industry standards.
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Ensure compliance with all supportive
standards, policies, and procedures.

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Other duties which may or may not be
outlined in this job description.
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When
requested, assist Coordinator of Culinary Services with reviewing
invoices from suppliers for accuracy and updating computer files related to
food service annually and as needed (food inventories, signage and labels,
recipe books).

• When requested, be a member of the Performance and Quality Improvement team in which you will encourage the organization to use data to identify areas of needed improvement and implement

improvement plans in support of achieving performance targets, program goals, client satisfaction, and positive client outcomes.

• Provide guidance to other kitchen staff members and tenant support workers with respect to food preparation, service, and cleaning.
• Other duties which may or may not be outlined within this job description.

Qualifications and Requirements

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Minimum of two years prep/cooking
experience an asset.
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Formal culinary training is considered
an asset.
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Advanced knowledge of food hygiene and
safe kitchen practices including the use of commercial equipment and tools.
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Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis
Critical Control Points) an asset.
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Understands and
maintains professional boundaries.
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Must pass an
acceptable criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
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Occupational First
Aid Level 1, Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS required.
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Readiness to
complete in-house online training within the first month of employment.
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Mental Health
First Aid, ASIST, and Trauma Informed Practice an asset.
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As Program
Participants are allowed to have pets, it is noted that this is a pet friendly
environment.

The ASK Wellness Society is dedicated to promoting diversity/multiculturalism with inclusion as one of our Core Values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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