Cook - Casual

Island Crisis Care Society; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Crisis Care Society is seeking a Cook to join our program team in Nanaimo. The role involves preparing balanced meals for participants under the direction of the Food Services Coordinator, adhering to nutritional guidelines and safety standards.

The Cook will implement breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, oversee kitchen operations, manage inventory, and ensure purchases stay within budget while accommodating dietary needs and special occasions.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional or residential quantity cooking is preferred.
• Ability to follow nutritional guidelines and safety standards.
• Ability to work with diverse clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop breakfast, lunch and dinner menus aligned with Canada’s Food Guide.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals including those for special dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen facilities and equipment maintenance; manage inventories.
• Purchase food items within approved budgets and maintain inventory.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Heart

Compassion

Integrity

Interpersonal Skills

Client Oriented

Hospitality

Technical Skills

Education

Grade 10 + institutional or residential quantity cooking program

Job description

Classification: Cook

This position is open to all qualifiedApplicantsThis position requires union membership

Organizational Focus

Since 1989, Island Crisis Care Society hasoperated with a missional heart to support the most vulnerable in ourcommunity; to meet individuals in need, where they are and without judgementand aim to restore hope, dignity, and community connections in meaningful ways.While we continue to grow with new and innovative programs that seek to meetthe diverse needs of those we serve, we remain faithful to our founding missionto “Provide shelter and care to those in need, reflecting the love of God inloving one another”.

Within our large team of front line,management, and administrative staff, we seek to develop the core values ofcare, compassion and heart found in the faith-centered roots of ourorganization by building an inclusive team that reflects our diverse communityso that we can serve those in need in relevant and meaningful ways.

Position Purpose

As a key member of the program team, the Cookworks under the direction of the Food Services Coordinator to providenutritionally balanced meals and snacks to program participants. This workcontributes in a meaningful way to the ICCS mission to, “Provide shelter andcare to those in need”.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Food Services Coordinator to develop a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu plan in accordance with accepted nutritional guidelines such as Canada’s Food Guide for Healthy Eating and the individual dietary needs of the clients.
• Prepares, cooks and serves meals and snacks, including those for special dietary needs and special occasions, in accordance with safety and health standards and the menu plan.
• Oversees the operation of the eating and cooking facilities and equipment and ensures their cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews the meal preparation needs of the organization. Purchases equipment to meet those needs within approved budget limits. Maintains an inventory of all related equipment.
• Purchases and orders food items necessary for the preparation of meals. Ensures that purchases are within approved budget limits. Maintains an inventory of food and other related items. Stores food items.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 10, plus graduation from a program in institutional or residential quantity cooking.

Training and Experience

• One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Core Competencies

• Heart
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Client Oriented
• Hospitality
• Technical Skills

Knowledge, Skills& Abilities

• Possesses some knowledge or has an interest in learning more regarding substance use disorders, mental health challenges, treatment, and recovery and is familiar with and understands the "Housing First" model and the importance of bio-psycho-social-spiritual support in addressing these challenges.
• Follows and practices protocols and procedures consistently and faithfully and maintains effective routines;
• Has a firm awareness of and maintains healthy boundaries and practices and demonstrates self-care.
• Is able to understand and contribute to the therapeutic culture of ICCS within their own position and team.
• Has a demonstrated ability to manage and balance role responsibilities and interpersonal dynamics in a fast paced, high-pressure environment