Cook - Casual

City: Kamloops
Program and Site Location:   Supportive Housing Mission Flats, Supportive Housing Spero House
Reports To : Head Cook, Mission Flats Head Cook, Spero House
Term : Casual/On-Call up to a maximum of 40 hours per week
Wage Range: $24.43 up to $28.04 based on education and related experience.

Position Summary: Work alongside the Head Cooks at all Kamloops Supportive Housing Facilities helping the marginalized community 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 Head Cook manage daily kitchen activities, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Service delivery is based on a client-centered, non-judgmental perspective.

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

What
is Casual/On-Call?
Casual/On-Call means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements may
vary to a maximum of 37.5hours per week. Casual/On-Call is a great way for you
to get to know us and for us to get to know you. It is also a gateway for
future permanent positions within the Society. There are no rules with respect
to declining shifts that do not work with your schedule that may result in
removal from the casual/on-call list. 

Typical Duties
Include:

General Cook Responsibilities

Prepare and cook large quantities of
food for 50+ clients.

Assist with meal prep and service and
supervise kitchen team in Head Chef absence.

Provide guidance to other kitchen
Employees and Tenant Support Workers with respect to food preparation, service
and cleaning.

Assist with organizing kitchen stock and
ingredients.

Ensures a first-in, first-out food
rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized
for quality assurance.

Keep cooking stations stocked, especially
before and during prime operation hours.

Assist with the hiring and training of
new Employees to kitchen standards.

Assist the Head Chef with 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.

Work with Head Chef to maintain kitchen
organization, staff ability, and training opportunities.

Verify food storage units all meet
standards and are consistently well-managed.

Assist Head Chef with menu creation.

Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are
consistently attained.

Regularly
monitor and inspect kitchen equipment, report any problems or inconsistencies
to the Head Chef and make recommendations for repair or procurement.

Ensure high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety are
maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.

Be prepared to work calmly and
together with your team, paramedics, and police in crisis situations.

Ensure Limitation of Service Notices
are completed and current.

Other duties which may or may not be
listed within this job description.

Ensure compliance with all Society
standards, policies, and procedures.

 Administrative
Responsibilities

When requested,
be a member of the Society's Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) team.

Ensure compliance
with all Society policies and procedures.

Other duties which
may or may not be outlined within this job description.

Qualifications
and Requirements

Minimum of two years prep/cooking
experience an asset.

Formal culinary training is considered
an asset.

Advanced knowledge of food hygiene and
safe kitchen practices including the use of commercial equipment and tools.

Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis
Critical Control Points) is an asset.

Level 1 First Aid, FoodSafe Level 1, and WHMIS
required.

Must pass criminal record check for vulnerable sector and reference
screening.

In-house Violence Prevention, Cultural
Awareness Training, and 2sLGBTQ+ Training provided.

As clients are allowed to have pets, it is noted that this is a
pet-friendly environment.  

If you self-identify as Indigenous (First
Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and/or would like assistance with the application
process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter
writing, we encourage you to contact us, and you will be redirected to our
Employment Advisor.

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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