Cook's Assistant

POSTING: 4065525 R3

JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to prepare and/or assist in the preparation of meals and supervise students learning food preparation in an instructional kitchen/cafeteria. This employee is responsible to an assigned supervisor.

POSITION: TEMPORARY until the return of the incumbent or June 25, 2027.

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hrs/wk. 7:00 -15:30 When school is in session for students.

WAGE RATE: As per CUPE agreement $30.75

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Possess or working towards a valid inter-provincial Journeyman Cook Certificate (Red Seal)
• Food Safe Certificate
• Minimum of three years' experience in institutional and/or commercial food preparation

MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Solve problems related to the position.
• Be self-directed, flexible and work independently.
• Work with disagreeable conditions from time to time.
• Be a role model for students.
• Safely operate standard kitchen tools and appliances.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Develop work methods to handle assigned tasks.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Supervise and instruct students in assigned learning situations and food preparation assignments as required. Report on student progress to administration.
• Assist in the demonstration and instruction of students in proper food preparation, cooking and baking methods, procedures and techniques, safety habits, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Cook, bake, and perform other food-preparation duties for daily breakfast and lunch programs and special events.
• Assist with the preparation of breakfast and lunch recipes and menus.
• Assist in the ordering of food and supplies, and maintain inventory levels.
• Operate and maintain standard kitchen tools and appliances.
• Participates in kitchen clean­up routine.
• Manage cash register sales and maintain records.
• Perform other job-related duties.

All applications must be submitted through Make Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certificates or diplomas.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca

This job is classed under Cooks (NOC 63200) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, educational institutions and other establishments. Cooks are also employed aboard ships and at construction and logging campsites. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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