Job Purpose: The Part-Time Cook at the Youth and Recreation Center is responsible for providing a healthy and nutritious food program for children and youth. This includes planning menus, preparing meals and snacks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring safe food handling practices.

Duties and Responsibilities: Meal Preparation and Food Service: · Prepare and serve healthy daily meals and snacks, following safe food handling, hygiene, and health standards · Support staff during mealtimes by assisting with supervision Menu Planning and Inventory: · Plan bi-weekly menus and prepare grocery lists · Maintain a consistent meal/snack schedule · Shop for and order groceries based on attendance and menu needs · Ensure food stock levels are appropriate and adjusted as needed · Be mindful of allergies or dietary restrictions when preparing food Kitchen Sanitation and Equipment Maintenance: · Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen · Wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, and complete regular deep cleaning · Keep kitchen tools and appliances in good, safe condition · Report any issues with equipment or kitchen operations to the Supervisor Administrative and Other Duties: · Work collaboratively with staff to support a safe and positive environment · Submit reports such as grocery costs, monthly logs, and leave requests in a timely manner · Carry out any other related tasks as directed by the Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Food Safe Certification required; additional food training is an asset · Minimum 2 years of cooking experience, preferably in a childcare or youth setting · Level 1 Early Learning and Childcare Training is an asset · Valid First Aid & CPR/AED Certification · Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check · Strong communication skills (oral and written) · Ability to work independently and within a team · Experience working with youth and families is beneficial · Flexible and open to changes that improve service delivery · Knowledge of Cold Lake First Nation culture, language, and community is an asset

Working Conditions: · Hands-on role requiring manual dexterity and physical stamina · Standing for long periods and occasional lifting · Use of hot kitchen appliances and tools · Exposure to noise (equipment and youth activity) · Repetitive tasks such as cooking and cleaning · Work environment is within a youth center kitchen