SUMMARY:
The Supportive Housing Cook at 1030 Old Victoria Rd is responsible for preparing, and providing two meals daily for 60 residents. Under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the Casual Cook follows set menus and recipes, including those for special diets. The role also ensures the kitchen is clean, safe and well main-tained.
JOB DUTIES
1. Follow menus and recipes which include special diets such as diabetic, lactose intolerant, low fat, and vegetarian.
2. Prepares and serves meals and snacks by performing duties such as planning food preparation and cooking schedules, cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, testing for palatability, and carving.
3. Performs inventory control duties such as storing and rotating food and supplies.
4. Performs cleaning duties such as cleaning food preparation equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning sinks and counters, cleaning kitchen and storage areas such as walls, ovens, and freezers, and removing garbage.
5. Washes, scrubs, and rinses pots, pans, dishes, and utensils by hand and by dishwasher.
6. Monitors functioning of equipment, and reports malfunctions and maintenance and repair requirements to manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12
- Professional Cook Training Certificate
- Certificates in First Aid with CPR -C and Food Safe
- Recent, related experience of three years
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Ability to organize and prioritize
Pay: $28.38-$30.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Location:
Work Location: In person
