Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Full Time Term position

2025-026

Position:

Prep Cook

Reports To:

Food Services Coordinator

Specific Accountability:

· Assist in planning weekly menus which reflect a variety of healthy, nutritious meal options for breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks.

· Assist with the preparation of daily meals in accordance with planned menus.

· Assist in maintaining an inventory of food items, kitchen supplies and cleaning supplies.

· Assist with budgeting and purchasing groceries from wholesalers based on set menu.

· Maintain health and safety standards within the kitchen, ensuring a daily routine of cleaning and sanitization, ensuring proper labeling and storage.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth based on trust, respect, and confidentiality.

· Assist in the development and implementation of a cooking program to educate youth on healthy eating.

· Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc. (Ndinawe) Personnel Policy and site-specific manual.

· Perform other tasks consistent with this job description as per personnel policies and procedures that align with the support and growth of Ndinawe.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

· Post-Secondary degree in the Food Services Industry with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a kitchen environment.

· Current Food Handlers Certification required.

· Strong knowledge concerning the impact of colonization and cultural assimilation of Indigenous people.

· Proven capacity to effectively plan and implement programming.

· Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills.

· Ability to foster a safe and supportive atmosphere within the kitchen, acting as a role model for healthy attitudes and positive relationships.

· Respect for and knowledge of traditional Indigenous healing, culture, traditions, teaching, and ceremonies with capacity of integrating same into daily wellness activities.

· Proven ability to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding and sensitivity.

· Strong ability to work under minimal supervision and act with a high degree of independent judgement, taking action on a variety of matters as required.

· Demonstrated ability to participate in and contribute to a strong team environment with an inclusive and collaborative approach.

· Proven ability to work in a stressful and changing work environment.

· Capacity to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.

· Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

· Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and improvement through the incorporation of reflective work-based learning approaches.

· Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

· Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Internet, E-mail.

· Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self identify in their cover letter.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment.

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment.

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:

Human Resources, Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

*We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected to an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you self identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit?
• Can you provide a current Food Handler's Certification?
• Do you have a post secondary degree in the Food Services Industry with a minimum of 1 year experience?
• Are you able to provide current Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Person Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Checks?
• Do you have a current & valid CPR/First Aid Certificate?

Work Location: In person