Cook 2

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Powell River Educational Services Society is seeking a part-time to full-time Cook who will prepare and serve meals, supervise Cook 1s and volunteers, and handle related administrative tasks in Powell River.

The role requires Grade 12, a preferred Professional Cook Training Certificate, and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination. You will manage menus, purchases, inventory, and ensure food safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required
• Professional Cook Training Certificate preferred
• Recent, related experience of three years (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)

Responsibilities

• Estimates food and supply requirements based on menus and inventory levels
• Places purchase orders with suppliers and handles invoices
• Prepares and serves meals according to menus and recipes
• Provides direction to kitchen staff and volunteers
• Manages inventory control and stores supplies
• Cleans and maintains kitchen and storage areas
• Monitors equipment and reports malfunctions to the manager
• Receives supplies and maintains inventory records
• Completes and maintains related records such as recipes and client dietary needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Written communication

People skills

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Organization

Supervision

Education

Grade 12

Professional Cook Training Certificate

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $27.84 to $29.72 per hour

Job Type: Part or Full Time

List of Requirements

Education & Experience

• Grade 12
• Professional Cook Training Certificate (preferred)
• Recent, related experience of three years (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to supervise

Requirements

• Current and clear criminal record check.
• Level 1 Food Safe certificate.
• WHMIS certificate.
• Records of immunization status, including a recent clear TB test.

List of Duties

JOB SUMMARY: Prepares and serves meals, provides direction to Cook 1s, Kitchen Assistants, and/or volunteers, and performs related administrative functions.

DUTIES:

• Performs administrative duties such as estimating food and supply requirements based on menus and minimum/maximum inventory levels, placing purchase orders with external suppliers, receiving supplies, checking invoices against orders and goods received, storing and distributing supplies, and contacting suppliers to obtain and provide information and to investigate invoice anomalies and damaged shipments. Shops for food items and monitors kitchen expenditures.
• Prepares and serves meals and snacks in accordance with established menus and recipes, by performing duties such as planning food preparation and cooking schedules, cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, testing for palatability, and carving. Modifies and adjusts established menus as required.
• Provides direction to food service workers, clients, and/or volunteers, and monitors and assists as required.
• Performs inventory control duties such as storing and rotating food and supplies.
• Performs cleaning duties such as cleaning food preparation equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning sinks and counters, cleaning kitchen and storage areas such as walls, ovens, and freezers, and removing garbage.
• Washes, scrubs, and rinses pots, pans, dishes, and utensils by hand, dishwasher, and/or pot washer.
• Monitors functioning of equipment, and reports malfunctions and maintenance and repair requirements to manager.
• Receives supplies, checks invoices against orders and goods received, stores supplies, and updates inventory records. Refers problems to supervisor.
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as recipes and records of client preferences, allergies, and special dietary needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.