Cook's Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Fernie; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is hiring a cook to prepare and/or assist in meals and supervise students in an instructional kitchen/cafeteria. This temporary position runs until the return of the incumbent or June 25, 2027, with a 40-hour work week (7:00–15:30) when school is in session.

Reporting to an assigned supervisor, you will cook, bake and assist in menu planning, ordering, and inventory, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Self-directed

Flexibility

Work under pressure

Deadline management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Red Seal Journeyman Cook Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

POSTING: 4065525 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.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.