Cook - casual

Day One Society; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Day One Society (Phoenix Centre) in Kamloops is seeking a Cook to work in an inpatient/assisted care setting. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain orderly kitchen spaces and follow safety and hygiene standards as directed by the senior cook.

The role requires ability to work independently, follow written instructions, and manage food preparation with attention to nutrition and quality. Prior experience in institutional kitchens is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years cooking experience; five years preferred in institutional setting.
• Cooking certificate from a recognized school (10 months).
• Grade 12 or equivalent; Food Safe certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves regularly scheduled meals.
• Washes, dries and stores kitchen utensils and dishes.
• Maintains safety, cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Nutrition knowledge

Independent work

Decision making under pressure

Respectful communication

Concise reporting

Dependable

Education

Cooking certificate

Grade 12

Food Safe certificate

Job description

Company Profile

Day One Society (Phoenix Centre) provides substance use services and advocacy for individuals, families and communities. We have a 25-bed inpatient detox unit, outpatient youth counselling and supportive recovery programs.

Casual Status:

casaul Cook staff must have good availability 7 days per week 8:30am to 5:30pm especially over peak holiday times such as Christmas and summer months.

Job Summary:

Cook must be capable of functioning independently in accordance with written instructions and menus left by the senior cook. Maintenance of kitchen area, cleanliness and sanitation as well as strict adherence to safe food preparation standards is required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares foodstuff, cook and serve regularly scheduled meals.
• Washes, dries and puts away kitchen utensils and dishes.
• Maintains safety, cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen appliances, counter and general area.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience:

• Two years experience in general cooking, preferably in an institutional setting. Five years experience is preferable.
• Cooking certificate from a recognized school representing 10 months of training.
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Food Safe certificate

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Sound knowledge of nutritional requirements
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to make decisions and tolerate stress.
• Ability to deal with both clients and staff in respectful manner
• Ability to write concise instructions and reports.
• Dependable, mature attitude.