Head Food Preparer

4 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Mahmowenchike Family Development Centre Full time

Welcome to Mahmowenchike Family Development Centre, where we blend care, culture, and community to create a nurturing environment for children. We take pride in our unique focus on incorporating Indigenous traditions and values, weaving them into the fabric of our day-to-day. If you're passionate about food, culture, and making a difference in the lives of young children, we want to hear from you

**Why join us?**
- **Make a difference**: Be a crucial part of a team that shapes children's health, happiness, and cultural understanding
- **Celebrate culture**: Bring Indigenous culinary traditions to life and educate young minds about the rich heritage behind their meals
- **Inspire healthy habits**:Use your culinary skills to prepare nutritious and delicious meals that foster lifelong healthy eating habits
- **Creative freedom**:Develop unique, nutritious menus that delight young palates and educate them about the importance of healthy foods
- **Supportive environment**:Be part of a dedicated, inclusive team that values your contributions and encourages professional growth

**What you'll do**:

- **Craft delicious meals**:Plan and prepare weekly menus featuring delicious recipes and nutritious meals
- **Be a kitchen maestro**:Cook and serve meals that cater to various dietary needs, ensuring every child enjoys a healthy, balanced diet
- **Champion food safety**:Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygience, following all regulations
- **Engage and educate**:Collaborate with staff and families to understand dietary needs and preferences, and educate children about the significance of food
- **Manage with precision**:Handle kitchen inventory, order supplies and groceries, and ensure everything runs smoothly

**What we're looking for**:

- **Culinary expertise**: Proven experience as a cook or chef, ideally in a child care or educational setting
- **Cultural insight**:Deep appreciation and understanding of Indigenous cultures, especially their culinary practices
- **Nutritional knowledge**:Strong understanding of nutrition and the dietary needs of young children
- **Certification**:Current Safe Food Handling certificate and familiarity with food safety regulations, also requires a valid G driver's license and own vehicle for transportation of grocery orders as well as daily transportation of hot lunch from our main site in St. Vincent school to our off-site in St. Ann school
- **Communication skills**:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with children, staff, and families
- **Organizational ability**:Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of multitasking effectively

**Benefits of joining our team**:

- **Competitive compensation**:Attractive compensation package including group benefits package (life, long-term disability, extended health care, vision, and dental coverage), paid time off, and competitive wages - starting wage depending on experience and education
- **Impactful work**:Make a difference in children's lives and promote cultural awareness
- **Inclusive culture**:Work in a supportive, welcoming environment that values diversity
- **Professional growth**:Opportunities for ongoing professional development

**How to apply**:
Ready to bring your culinary talents and cultural passion to our team? Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience here by **Friday, June 7th, 2024.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.25-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid G driver's license and your own vehicle you would be able to use for work transportation purposes?

**Experience**:

- professional cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Safe Food Handling certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-10


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