Cook/kitchen Hand

3 months ago


Upper Tantallon, Canada Giant Steps Children's Centre Full time

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient and consistent manner. The Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace and follow all safety procedures.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Perform food preparation and presentation duties, for all cold items in the kitchen, including washing, chopping, dicing, and carving fruits and vegetables.
- Follow any and all recipes;
- Ensure the proper use of scales and measurements in all recipes, portioning, and food production;
- Assist with the preparation and planning for service;
- Restocks all items as needed throughout shift.
- Maintain product consistency by regularly conducting inspections of the appearance and taste of food items.
- Prepare dishes for children/staff with food allergies or intolerances.
- Ensure that cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in the kitchen areas including refrigerators, storerooms, and food preparation and production stations and that food products are rotated to ensure high standards of freshness;
- Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers and labelled; minimizing waste and maximizing quality;
- Strive to uphold a safe working environment and be health and safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining and improving a safe work environment;
- Report any maintenance issues or health and safety incidents.
- Adhere to all guidelines, policies, rules and regulations;
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 3-5 year of cooking experience required.
- Certified food handler certificate required
- Demonstrate a knowledge and love of children.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation and presentation required.
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
- Effective communication skills.
- Highly effective teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with mínimal supervision.
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

**Employee Benefits and Perks**:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
- Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 5% employer contribution
- Discounts for childcare when spaces are available

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 1E4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- cooking: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- criminal records check (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-10
Expected start date: 2024-10-15


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