Assistant Cook, Wellness Centre
- Alert Bay, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
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
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.
- 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.
- 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
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Responsibilities
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.
Skills
- 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
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Food Preparation
- Food Safe Certificate
- Basic First Aid Certificate
- Food-Safe Handling
- Sanitation
- Kitchen Health and Safety
- Safe Food Storage
- Ingredient Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Grocery Ordering
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Dishwashing
- Food Boxes
- First Nation Community
- Physical Stamina
- Fitness for Duty