Reporting to the Event Coordinator, Department Manager or designate, the Cook is responsible for food preparation, meal service, kitchen operations, and clean-up for KDFN events, gatherings, meetings, and programs on an auxiliary, as-needed basis.
The Cook contributes to the delivery of safe, high-quality food services and helps create a welcoming environment for KDFN Citizens, Elders, staff, and guests.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing the approved menu and adhering by the food budget by determining the food needs and quantities based on the projected number of attendees on your scheduled day(s);
- Supervising and delegating duties to the Cook Helper(s) including producing a list of tasks and food preparation to be performed by the Cook Helper(s);
- Adhering to proper food handling & sanitation as mandated by regulatory standards;
- Ensures food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standard are met and adhered to at all times and ensuring special dietary needs of participants are met if required;
- Ensuring food is served on time;
- Maintain all food related product inventories; a safe/sanitary kitchen and food service areas at all times;
- The Cook must have the ability to work with and/or take direction as necessary from the Event Coordinator,
Department Manager or designate; and
- Other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must possess valid Food Safe Certification for duration of programming;
- Must possess valid Class 5 driver’s license and personal vehicle;
- Must possess valid First Aid & CPR and TDG;
- Must adhere to regulatory standards for food handling, preparation, kitchen sanitizations;
- Must maintain WHMIS certification;
- Must participate in KDFN occupational health and safety orientation and abide by OH&S; Policies & Legislation, as well as KDFN Personnel Policies;
- Lifting of up to 25 pounds (lbs);
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time continuously and work flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and early mornings. Split shifts may also be required; and
- It is reminded that strict confidentiality and personal wellness are requirements for the duration of your employment.
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) hiring preference policy is in effect.
Failure to identify this on your resume may prevent you from being considered further.