Casual Chef Assistant

St. Clement's School; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational community as a Casual Chef Assistant, where you'll support the Teaching Chef in preparing nutritious meals for students. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, assisting in the training of young minds while ensuring a continuous food supply during lunch periods. With flexible casual shifts and the potential for a regular position, this is an exciting chance to make a difference in the lives of students. If you have a passion for culinary arts and enjoy working with youth, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation and a diploma in Culinary Arts required.
• Food Safe Certification and two years of industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teaching Chef with meal production and services.
• Guide students in food processing and cleanup tasks.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Understanding Instructions

Basic Accounting Procedures

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Vocational Certificate in Baking

Food Safe Certification

Job description

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

CASUAL CHEF ASSISTANT

Job Function:

• Reports to the Teaching Chef under the direction of the Principal
• Assists the Teaching Chef in the training kitchen/cafeteria with the production and services of daily meals
• Assists the students to learn proper processing methods and evaluating the products
• Assists with the control of foods in progress and a continuous food supply during the lunch periods
• Works with students in training, giving guidance both in food production and cleanup
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 graduation
• Two (2) year diploma/certificate in technical school training in Culinary Arts
• Vocational level certificate in Baking
• Food Safe Certification
• Two (2) years of industry experience, preferably in a school setting working with teens
• Good organizational skills
• Recognized ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and students
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures, spreadsheet and database creation and modification

Hours of Work & Salary:

• Casual shifts range from 4 to 7.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday, while schools are in session
• Short-term assignments may also be available
• Casual employment may lead to a regular position in the district
• Chef Assistant pay is $34.84 per hour

Application Process:

To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button on this page. Please include your resume, including copies of relevant certificates or diplomas and references.

Note: Faxed resumes will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

About New Westminster Schools:

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to [e-mail].