Full Time | Alert Bay

Cook Assistant, 'Namgis Wellness Centre (NWC)

Department: 'Nmis Wellness Centre

Reports To: Head Cook & Wellness Centre Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours of Work: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Location: Alert Bay, British Columbia

Compensation: $21.80 - $25.26 per hour

Salary Level: 8

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Position Summary The Cook Assistant, also known as the Treatment Centre Cook, will be responsible for food preparation, which then allows the Head Cook to maximize their time cooking food. Their main responsibility includes chopping and peeling fruits and vegetables, preparing cutlery and dishes like spatulas, pots, and pans for cooking and measuring out ingredients for the Head Cook.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly.
- Ensuring all ingredients are in stock for the Head Cook to complete the meal menu.
- Washing cutlery and dishes.
- Seasoning and preparing the necessary ingredients for cooking.
- Preparing some dishes such as salads or other less complex menu items.
- Assist Head Cook with ordering and shopping for groceries.
- Assist Head Cook with planning weekend menu for the Weekend Cook.
- Loading and unloading food boxes to the fridge and freezers.




- Ensure kitchen groceries are well maintained and stocked.

Skills

- Basic knowledge of food safe handling and sanitation rules.
- Ability to use knives and kitchen appliances safely.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Goo communication and organizational skills
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety requirements
- In-depth knowledge of secure food storage and guidelines
- Good time management to finish tasks before service starts.
- Physical stamina to stand for long hours and lift heavy items (up to 22kg/50lbs)
- Team player who takes direction well.

Qualifications

- Grade 11 or equivalent lived experience
- Valid Food Safe Certificate
- Basic First Aid Certificate
- Fitness for Duty and Wellness
- Previous experience working in a First Nation organization or community

How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

‘Namgis First Nation

PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0

Email: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting will remain open until filled.

Pay: $21.80-$25.26 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook Assistant (Alert Bay)
🏢 'Namgis First Nation
📍 Alert Bay