Cook 2 - Casual (E&CS)

Coast Mental Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their food services team. This part-time role involves planning and preparing nutritious meals, ensuring food safety standards, and managing kitchen operations effectively. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead a team of food service workers. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients while promoting healthy eating and nutrition. If you are looking for a rewarding position that combines culinary skills with a commitment to community health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience in food services.
• Ability to obtain WHMIS and FoodSafe certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meal planning, preparation, and serving.
• Performs inventory control and administrative duties.

Skills

Nutritional meal planning

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Inventory control

Administrative duties

Education

Certificates in WHMIS

Certificates in FoodSafe

Job description

Job Category: Cooks & Food Services Workers

Requisition Number: COOK2003784

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• Posted: December 6, 2024
• Part-Time
• Rate: $26.09 CAD per hour

Locations

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Under the direction of the Manager or designate, this position is responsible for the food services delivery which includes nutritional meal planning, preparing and serving meals, providing direction to Cook 1s, food service workers, clients, and/or volunteers, and performing related administrative functions.

Typical Duties:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Provides direction to Cook 1s, food service workers, clients, and/or volunteers, and monitors and assists as required.
4. Performs inventory control duties such as storing and rotating food and supplies.
5. 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.
6. Washes, scrubs, and rinses pots, pans, dishes, and utensils by hand, dishwasher, and/or potwasher.
7. Monitors functioning of equipment, and reports malfunctions and maintenance and repair requirements to manager.
8. Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as recipes and records of client preferences, allergies, and special dietary needs.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Recent, related experience of two years
• Ability to provide/obtain the following upon hire:
  • Certificates in WHMIS and FoodSafe
  • Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance