Cook (Pt30) - Nanaimo, Canada - ISLAND CRISIS CARE SOCIETY

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Description

Posting Date:
April 11, 2024


Closing Date:
Open until filled


Hours/week: 30


Schedule:
(8:30am - 6:30pm), Friday - Sunday


How to apply:
Online through ICCS Career Center


Classification:
Cook


Grid Level: 9

This position is open to all qualified Applicants

This position requires union membership


Here at Island Crisis Care Society, as a Cook, you have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while providing flexible and rewarding employment within the Samaritan Place Supportive Housing Program.

We are seeking exceptional individuals whose qualifications and attributes align with the demands of this role.

The Cook works under the direction of the Food Services Coordinator to provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks to program participants.

This work contributes in a meaningful way to the ICCS mission to, "Provide shelter and care to those in need".


Key Responsibilities

  • Works with the Food Services Coordinator to develop a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu plan in accordance with accepted nutritional guidelines such as Canada's Food Guide for Healthy Eating and the individual dietary needs of the clients.
  • Prepares, cooks and serves meals and snacks, including those for special dietary needs and special occasions, in accordance with safety and health standards and the menu plan.
  • Oversees the operation of the eating and cooking facilities and equipment and ensures their cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews the meal preparation needs of the organization. Purchases equipment to meet those needs within approved budget limits. Maintains an inventory of all related equipment.
  • Purchases and orders food items necessary for the preparation of meals. Ensures that purchases are within approved budget limits. Maintains an inventory of food and other related items. Stores food items.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

  • Grade 10, plus graduation from a program in institutional or residential quantity cooking.

Training and Experience

  • One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications:


  • Valid Food Safe Certificate
  • Valid WHMIS Certificate
  • Non-Violent Crisis Prevention

Competencies

Core Competencies

  • Heart
  • Compassion
  • Integrity

Specialized Competencies

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Client Oriented
  • Dependability
  • Hospitality
  • Technical Skills

Benefits of Working with ICCS

Come see what we have to offer:

  • Casual dress
  • Free training through the Homelessness Services Association of BC

Regular full-time and part-time employees may be eligible for:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Dental Benefits Package
  • Extended Health Benefits Package
  • Participation in Municipal Pension Plan
  • Wellness program

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