Company:
The John Howard Society of North Island
Details:
The John Howard Society of North Island is hiring for the casual on-call position of Cook in Courtenay.
The duties and responsibilities of this role will include but, may not be limited to:
Develops a 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, 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 the 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 and inventory of food and other related items.
Stores food items.
Performs other related duties as required.
Closing: January 21, 2020 with a possibility of extension until a suitable candidate can be found.
For more information please see attached PDF or the website link below.
Qualifications & Experience:
Grade 10, plus graduation from a program in institutional or residential quantity cooking.
One (1) year recent related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Worker must: Ensure all food handling, preparation, storage, service, premises etc., is managed in accordance with the Food Premises Regulation of the Public Health Act, the Food Safety Act and other relevant regulations.
Have minimum FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with housing residents.
Have the ability to accept the differences he or she will find among residents.
Accept individuals’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socio-economic status, political affiliations, or national ancestry.
Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members.
Have basic computer and Internet skills.
Other Job Requirements:
The Cook must be willing to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
The Cook must have a valid driver's license and safe, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per Society policy.
Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks, one from the Criminal Records Review and one from the RCMP.
The Cook will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island.
The Worker will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations set out by BC Housing.