On Call Casual Chef

North Vancouver School District #44; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

North Vancouver School District 44 is seeking an On Call Casual Chef for the school term to supervise kitchen operations and lead the preparation of high-quality meals for students. The role requires independent judgment in planning, coordinating staff, and ensuring safety and cleanliness of the kitchen environment.

The successful candidate will have Grade 12, Food Safe certification, and ideally Red Seal credentials with relevant kitchen experience, preferably in an institutional setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, Food Safe Certificate, and basic first aid.
• Journeyman Cook or Culinary Arts Trades Qualification and Red Seal Cook credentials, supplemented by experience in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and staff.
• Plan, prepare, and present high-quality meals.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Monitor supplies and maintain records.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Food safety

First aid

Team supervision

Special needs awareness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Safe Certificate

Basic First Aid

Journeyman Cook

Red Seal Cook

Job description

Who We AreFrom coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – “the natural place to learn” – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 26 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2650 staff and over 17,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility, and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share, and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.

C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY

CHEF

On Call Casual - School Term

Who We Are

From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – “the natural place to learn” – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 26 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2650 staff and over 17,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility, and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share, and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.

THE ROLE

This is supervisory kitchen operation and food preparation work involving responsibility for kitchen operations and the planning, preparation and presentation of high-quality meals that ensure a high level of client satisfaction. An employee in this class exercises considerable independence and judgment in kitchen operations and in the supervision of kitchen staff. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated in terms of efficiency, quality of service, adherence to health and safety standards, and overall kitchen operations.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices related to the learning style and other needs of students with special needs.
• Considerable knowledge of the academic course content and non-academic programs as required for assigned students.
• Considerable knowledge of behaviour theories, behaviour intervention strategies, anger management/conflict resolution techniques and situational safety assessment may be required. Working knowledge of child development.
• Ability to implement student Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Individual Care Plan, academic and other individual programs.
• Ability to administer authorized medications and physiotherapy under direction. Ability to administer basic first aid.
• Ability to monitor, adapt and respond to meet the varying medical, physical, educational, and other needs of students.
• Ability to function cooperatively with staff, and others and to maintain effective relationships with special needs students.
• Ability to perform a variety of record keeping tasks, including the collection and monitoring of data.
• Sufficient strength and agility to physically assist students with special needs.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, Food Safe Course, and basic first aid. Completion of Journeyman Cook or Culinary Arts Trades Qualification and Red Seal Cook credentials, supplemented by a minimum of twelve months' experience in a commercial kitchen, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Licenses, Certificates And Registrations

Red Seal Cook
Food Safe Certificate.

This is a unionized position, and the current rate of pay is $36.18 per hour and shall be entitled to benefits as per the Collective Agreement who have successfully completed the prescribed period of probation. Please see Article 6.1 of the Collective Agreement for more information.

NVSD is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact HR for any questions, accommodations or specific requests at [e-mail].

We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Applying To This Posting Is a Two-step Process

• Create your profile on Make A Future
• Apply to this posting
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• All candidates are required to submit to a BC Ministry Criminal Record Check and a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.