On-Call Cook (Internal/External)

W̱SÁNEĆ College; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

W̱SÁNEĆ College is seeking an On-Call Cook to support the hot lunch program for the Leadership Secondary School and potentially other campuses. Responsibilities include groceries, menu planning, food preparation, sanitization and cleanup for students and staff.

The role emphasizes adherence to Food Safe Practices, nutrition, and school board policies, with shift scheduling based on operational needs. Preference may be given to First Nations ancestry.

Qualifications

• Education and training as listed, including a Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Valid Food Safe Certificate, First Aid and Criminal Record Check.
• Red Seal preferred for Journeyman Cook Trade Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot lunch for students and staff according to menus.
• Plan menus to meet dietary needs and nutritional standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Assist with purchasing groceries and kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with school staff and other departments as required.

Skills

Food Safe practices

Teamwork

Menu planning

Cleanliness and safety

Verbal communication

Education

Grade 10 completion

Food Safe Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Criminal Record Check

Journeyman Cook Trade Certificate (Red Seal) preferred

Job description

Job Title: On-Call Cook

Eligibility Status (Internal/External): *Internal/External

Department: W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School

Job Status: On Call

Details: Unionized position with the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)

• Internal Job Postings: Current and past employees as well as W̱SÁNEĆ community members.
• External Job Postings: Open to all individuals not eligible under the internal posting criteria.

Closing Date/Time: Ongoing

Summary

Responsible for the provision of the hot lunch program for the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School and potentially other kitchens at ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Tribal School, or W̱SÁNEĆ College. Key functions include purchase of groceries, nutritional menu planning, food preparation, sanitization and clean up.

SCOPE

Works under the direction of the Principals/Directors of the Schools and College and in accordance with Food Safe Practices, Good Nutrition and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board (WSB) policy/procedures. The scope of the work includes the preparation of a hot lunch to all students and staff. Also responsible for promoting and ensuring proper nutrition and cleanliness. Employees may be required to conduct duties of the same position in alternate departments as operational needs arise.

HOURS OF WORK

7 hrs per day based on a schedule to be determined in accordance with the operational needs of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Certification

• Completion of Grade 10 and one year of directly related training or experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Food Safe Certificate, First Aid certificate and Criminal Record Check
• Journeyman Cook Trade Certificate with a Red Seal Qualification preferred

Knowledge And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of Food Safe Practices and good nutrition
• Plan menus incorporating a variety of dietary needs, identify and cooking needs
• Accuracy and attention to detail with a concern for cleanliness and safety
• Resolve routine problems and refer non routine problems to supervisor
• Initiate and complete daily, weekly, monthly tasks and routines
• Work as part of a team, sharing information and workload
• Communicate verbally, clearly and constructively with staff, students and the public

Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry.

• FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*