Cook's Assistant

School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay); Fernie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay) is hiring a Cook to prepare and assist in meals and supervise students in an instructional kitchen/cafeteria. The position is temporary until the return of the incumbent, or June 25, 2027, with 40 hours per week when school is in session.

The role requires a Grade 12 or equivalent, a valid Red Seal (Journeyman) Cook certificate, Food Safe certification, and at least three years of institutional or commercial food prep experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Possess or working towards a valid inter-provincial Journeyman Cook Certificate (Red Seal).
• Food Safe Certificate is required.
• Minimum of three years' experience in institutional and/or commercial food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct students in food preparation assignments; report progress to administration.
• Demonstrate proper food preparation, cooking and baking methods with emphasis on safety and sanitation.
• Cook, bake and prepare meals for daily breakfast and lunch programs and events.
• Assist in menu planning and recipe development.
• Assist in ordering of food and supplies and maintain inventory levels.
• Operate and maintain standard kitchen tools and appliances.
• Participate in kitchen cleanup and cash register sales as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Self-directed

Independent work

Work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

POSTING: 4065525 R3

JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to prepare and/or assist in the preparation of meals and supervise students learning food preparation in an instructional kitchen/cafeteria. This employee is responsible to an assigned supervisor.

POSITION

TEMPORARY until the return of the incumbent or June 25, 2027.

HOURS OF WORK

40 hrs/wk. 7:00 -15:30 When school is in session for students.

WAGE RATE

As per CUPE agreement $30.75

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Possess or working towards a valid inter-provincial Journeyman Cook Certificate (Red Seal)
• Food Safe Certificate
• Minimum of three years' experience in institutional and/or commercial food preparation

MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Solve problems related to the position.
• Be self-directed, flexible and work independently.
• Work with disagreeable conditions from time to time.
• Be a role model for students.
• Safely operate standard kitchen tools and appliances.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Develop work methods to handle assigned tasks.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Supervise and instruct students in assigned learning situations and food preparation assignments as required. Report on student progress to administration.
• Assist in the demonstration and instruction of students in proper food preparation, cooking and baking methods, procedures and techniques, safety habits, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Cook, bake, and perform other food-preparation duties for daily breakfast and lunch programs and special events.
• Assist with the preparation of breakfast and lunch recipes and menus.
• Assist in the ordering of food and supplies, and maintain inventory levels.
• Operate and maintain standard kitchen tools and appliances.
• Participates in kitchen cleanup routine.
• Manage cash register sales and maintain records.
• Perform other job-related duties.