PREFERENCE TO KDFN CITIZENS-Cook

Kwanlin Dün; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) invites applications for a Cook to support events in Whitehorse, Yukon. The role covers food prep, meal service, kitchen operations, and post-event clean-up, on an auxiliary, as-needed basis.

The Cook contributes to safe, high-quality food service and a welcoming environment for Citizens, Elders, staff, and guests. Responsibilities include menu planning within budget, supervising helpers, maintaining sanitation, timely service, and compliance with OH&S standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Food Safe Certification for duration of programming.
• Must possess valid Class 5 driver’s license and personal vehicle.
• Must possess valid First Aid & CPR and TDG.
• Must adhere to regulatory standards for food handling and sanitation.
• Must maintain WHMIS certification.
• Must participate in KDFN OH&S orientation and policies.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds (lbs).
• Must stand long periods and work weekends/evenings/early mornings.
• Confidentiality and personal wellness required throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the approved menu and estimate food needs based on attendees.
• Supervise Cook Helpers and assign food prep tasks.
• Adhere to proper food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ensure food prep/presentation meets quality; accommodate dietary needs.
• Ensure timely serving of meals.
• Maintain inventories and clean, sanitary kitchen areas.
• Take direction from Event Coordinator or Department Manager as needed.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Safety compliance

Time management

Job description

Reporting to the Event Coordinator, Department Manager or designate, the Cook is responsible for food preparation, meal service, kitchen operations, and clean-up for KDFN events, gatherings, meetings, and programs on an auxiliary, as-needed basis.

The Cook contributes to the delivery of safe, high-quality food services and helps create a welcoming environment for KDFN Citizens, Elders, staff, and guests.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing the approved menu and adhering by the food budget by determining the food needs and quantities based on the projected number of attendees on your scheduled day(s);
• Supervising and delegating duties to the Cook Helper(s) including producing a list of tasks and food preparation to be performed by the Cook Helper(s);
• Adhering to proper food handling & sanitation as mandated by regulatory standards;
• Ensures food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standard are met and adhered to at all times and ensuring special dietary needs of participants are met if required;
• Ensuring food is served on time;
• Maintain all food related product inventories; a safe/sanitary kitchen and food service areas at all times;
• The Cook must have the ability to work with and/or take direction as necessary from the Event Coordinator, Department Manager or designate; and
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess valid Food Safe Certification for duration of programming;
• Must possess valid Class 5 driver’s license and personal vehicle;
• Must possess valid First Aid & CPR and TDG;
• Must adhere to regulatory standards for food handling, preparation, kitchen sanitizations;
• Must maintain WHMIS certification;
• Must participate in KDFN occupational health and safety orientation and abide by OH&S Policies & Legislation, as well as KDFN Personnel Policies;
• Lifting of up to 25 pounds (lbs);
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time continuously and work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and early mornings. Split shifts may also be required; and
• It is reminded that strict confidentiality and personal wellness are requirements for the duration of your employment.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) hiring preference policy is in effect.

Failure to identify this on your resume may prevent you from being considered further.