Assistant Cook, Wellness Centre

Job summary

Prepare ingredients and basic dishes, maintain kitchen cleanliness and supplies, and wash dishes and cutlery. Support the Head Cook with grocery orders, menu planning, and food storage and handling.

Job details

Cook Assistant, 'Namgis Wellness Centre (NWC) Department 'Namgis 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 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 safe 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 Compensation | Start Step Wage: $21.80 an hour

What you’ll do

Prepare ingredients and basic dishes, maintain kitchen cleanliness and supplies, and wash dishes and cutlery. Support the Head Cook with grocery orders, menu planning, and food storage and handling.

Requirements

Applicants need Grade 11 education or equivalent lived experience, a valid Food Safe Certificate, and a Basic First Aid Certificate. The role also requires fitness for duty and wellness, safe food-handling knowledge, kitchen safety awareness, physical stamina, and the ability to work well with a team; experience in a First Nation organization or community is listed.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Preparation
• Food-Safe Handling
• Sanitation
• Safe Knife and Kitchen Appliance Use
• Kitchen Health and Safety
• Safe Food Storage
• Time Management
• Organization
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Following Direction
• Ingredient Preparation
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Inventory Management
• Grocery Ordering and Shopping
• Physical Stamina

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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