Cook 2 - Casual (E&CS)

Coast Foundation Society 1974; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated food service professional to manage meal planning and preparation. The role involves overseeing staff, handling inventory, and ensuring high standards in food deliveries. Applicants should have relevant experience and certifications in food safety and WHMIS. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy kitchen environment and is committed to providing excellent service.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of two years in food services or a related field.
• Ability to obtain required certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food services delivery including meal planning and preparation.
• Perform administrative duties such as inventory management and placing orders.
• Provide direction to food service workers and assist as required.

Skills

Nutritional meal planning

Administrative duties

Food preparation

Education

Certificates in WHMIS

Certificates in FoodSafe

Job description

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