JOB SUMMARY: Prepares and serves meals, provides direction to Cook 1s, Kitchen Assistants, and/or volunteers, and performs related administrative functions.

DUTIES:

· Performs administrative duties such as estimating food and supply requirements based on menus and minimum/maximum inventory levels, placing purchase orders with external suppliers, receiving supplies, checking invoices against orders and goods received, storing and distributing supplies, and contacting suppliers to obtain and provide information and to investigate invoice anomalies and damaged shipments. Shops for food items and monitors kitchen expenditures.

· Prepares and serves meals and snacks in accordance with established menus and recipes, by performing duties such as planning food preparation and cooking schedules, cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, testing for palatability, and carving. Modifies and adjusts established menus as required.

· Provides direction to food service workers, clients, and/or volunteers, and monitors and assists as required.

· Performs inventory control duties such as storing and rotating food and supplies.

· 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.

· Washes, scrubs, and rinses pots, pans, dishes, and utensils by hand, dishwasher, and/or potwasher.





· Monitors functioning of equipment, and reports malfunctions and maintenance and repair requirements to manager.

· Receives supplies, checks invoices against orders and goods received, stores supplies, and updates inventory records. Refers problems to supervisor.

· Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as recipes and records of client preferences, allergies, and special dietary needs.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

· Grade 12

· Skilled Cook Training Certificate (preferred)

· Recent, related experience of three years

Knowledge & 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

· Ability to supervise

Requirements

· Current and clear criminal record check.

· Level 1 Food Safe certificate.

· WHMIS certificate.

· Records of immunization status, including a recent clear TB test.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Eric Hargrave via email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for next steps.

Pay: $27.84-$29.72 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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