ROLE PURPOSEThe Chef is responsible for food preparation, finishing and serving of meals, maintaining clean and orderly working areas, participating in the development of menu plans, and assisting with inventory control and ordering of supplies.LOCATIONKelowna, BCSTATUSUnionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.Monday - Friday, 1000 - 1800WHAT WE OFFERCommitted Living Wage Employer.2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC.2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines.Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan.Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments.Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in‑house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management.Access to On‑Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday.Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA‑member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months).REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPSReports and is accountable to the Program Manager of the facility or their designate.Participates actively in house, staff, and staff/resident meetings.Participates as a member of the Connective staff team.Liaises with outside professionals from other agencies or government bodies as required.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESPrepares, cooks and serves meals and snacks, including those for special dietary needs and special occasions in accordance with health and safety standards and the menu plan.Maintains the cleanliness and safety of work areas, storage, coolers, freezers, equipment,



and work surfaces to a standard that meets all regulatory standards.Participates in the development of a menu plan in accordance with dietary requirements of licensing bodies and individual dietary needs of residents.Establishes, implements and communicates menu recipe requirements and instructions.Ensures the protected storage, handling and disposal of food and beverages.Safely and efficiently operates all equipment associated with the duties of the position.Attends staff in‑service and continuing education opportunities provided by the Employer.Reports any situations that may be considered unsafe or a health risk.Notifies management of any repairs or maintenance required for kitchen appliances and equipment.Maintains an inventory management system for food and related supplies.Purchases and orders food items necessary for the preparation of meals. Ensures that purchases are within approved budget limits.Maintains an inventory of food and other related items. Stores food items.Provides kitchen orientation and meal preparation instruction to staff assisting with kitchen duties, including safe food handling and preparation.Other duties shall be assigned as required.WORKING CONDITIONSFunction independently, while remaining a crucial member of the support team.Adhere to Connective policies and procedures.Be available to work flexible hours as needed. May include some evenings/weekends,



as determined by the regional office needs and schedules.EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSOne year of experience cooking in a commercial kitchen and/or in a residential program preparing large quantity meals.An understanding of support and service provision to people with diverse needs.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others/within a team environment.Valuable written and verbal communication skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements outlined below are non‑specific to the position, as such, there may be additional tasks required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities through our accommodation process.Ability to walk up and down stairs.Ability to operate a motor vehicle.Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds.Ability to perform First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone administration.Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.Ability to complete general housekeeping duties (i.E., sweeping, mopping, wiping areas, laundry, changing light bulbs).REQUIREMENTSAbility to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check for the vulnerable sector.Food Safe Certificate (Level 1 and Level 2).COMPENSATIONAs Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $25.55 up to $29.26 per hour.IMPORTANTCandidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.INCLUSIONAt Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a solid and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Ft Chef (Kelowna) - C$25.6 - C$29.3 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Connective
📍 Winnipeg