Healthy Meals Cook

Job summary

The Healthy Meals Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for students while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. The role also involves managing menu planning, shopping lists, and fostering positive relationships with school staff and the community.

Job details

ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN) The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe. We are Culturally Centered, Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package, RSP matching up to 8%, 3 weeks' vacation upon completion of probationary period, and many other benefits. Deadline for Applications: Open until filled. POSITION The Healthy Meals program is responsible for ensuring the deliverance of a healthy and nutritional lunch program. The Health Meals will establish effective working relationships with school staff, students, families, and the community to ensure ample services and quality nutrition for the students. Healthy Meals Cook will be reposting to the Little Chiefs Primary School Lead Teacher. Employment Type Permanent, part-time, 25 hours per week. Probation Period 3 months from the date of hire. Education Required Experience with Food Preparation Infant, Youth First Aide CPR, Food Safe Certificate Experience Required Minimum six months to one-year related experience. Overtime Status Non-exempt DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation for school meals and snacks. Participate in school related seasonal festive feasts, with School and community events when required. Prepare a healthy and nutritional monthly menu plan. Prepare a healthy and nutritional bi-weekly shopping list. Keep kitchen area clean and safe. Maintain all kitchen appliances. Maintain confidentiality of school and students. Maintain and foster a positive climate between the school and the student. Includes the Shuswap culture and traditions meal planning, when required. Supports the mission, vision, and values of Williams Lake First Nation. Contributes to the WLFN’s ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned. Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. We thank all those individuals who applied. Given the large number of applicants we receive for our job postings, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Are you interested in relocating but want to know more about why you should make the move to the Cariboo? Learn more here! Make the Move - Cariboo Regional District (cariboord.ca)

What you’ll do

The Healthy Meals Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for students while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. The role also involves managing menu planning, shopping lists, and fostering positive relationships with school staff and the community.

Requirements

Candidates must have six months to one year of related experience in food preparation. Required certifications include Infant and Youth First Aid, CPR, and a Food Safe Certificate.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package • RSP matching up to 8% • 3 weeks' vacation

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Menu planning
• Shopping list management
• Kitchen safety
• Appliance maintenance
• Confidentiality
• First aid
• CPR
• Food safe certification
• Cultural awareness
• Menu Planning
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Menu Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Planning
• First Aid
• Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Food Preparation
• Shopping Lists
• Inventory Management
• Kitchen Safety

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Education
• Social Services
• Healthy Living Coach
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant