Cook- Greystone Centre

6 days ago


Halifax, Canada Family SOS Full time

The Cook will be responsible for preparing bulk meals/food for the Family SOS Lunchbox Project offsite programs. Cooking duties may include but are not limited to lunch meals for 360 children at Cunard Junior High School, and 200 meals for students at J.L. Ilsley High School. The cook is also responsible for creation of a rotating menu, food preparation and packaging, keeping track of fridge, freezer,and pantry inventory, communicating with their supervisor to order food, and maintaining kitchen upkeep.

Cleaning duties may include but are not limited to cleaning floors, washing dishes and kitchen equipment, removing garbage, notifying management of the need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalks when needed.

**Hours of Work: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:00 am-1:00 pm (15 hours weekly).**

**Contract: The Lunchbox Project operates during the school year, through a generous grant from the J & W Murphy Foundation.**

**The contract will run from April-June 2025, September-December 2025, and January-March 2026 as per terms of the grant.**

Core Competencies
- Bulk Food Preparation for School lunches
- Menu planning (Vegetarian options only)
- Packaging Food for transportation
- Time Management
- Communication
- Team Work
- Problem-Solving skills
- Accountability and Dependability
- Operating Equipment
- Organization
- Ethics and Integrity

Job Duties
- Prepares lunch for the Lunchbox program and cleans up afterwards.
- Plans menu, determines, records, and orders food supplies as required, within budget parameters.
- Ensures all food handling and preparation procedures comply with food safety regulations.
- Washes and sanitizes dishes and food containers.
- Sweeps, mops, sanitizes surfaces, empties garbage and recycle bins, performs all cleaning aspects of the kitchen to maintain cleanliness and organization.
- Interacts with community members, program participants and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
- Complies with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
- Ensures safe and proper food storage and handling.
- Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
- Monitors need for equipment maintenance and repair and reports to supervisor.

**Requirements**:

- Bulk food preparation skills, menu planning, and food service knowledge are required.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently.
- Ability to follow recipes accurately and adjust cooking methods as needed.
- Familiarity with various cooking equipment and tools used in food preparation.
- Must be able to maintain expected attendance and prioritize work for self.
- Must be available for the priority hours of work determined for this role with the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility, and flexibility.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Certifications and Experience
- Cooking (4-5 year's experience preferred)
- Safe Food Handler's Certification
- WHMIS Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Driver's License

Work Conditions
- Physical ability to lift up to 75lb.
- Majority of the shift spent standing/on feet.
- Hazards associated with general cleaning, cooking and maintenance.
- Work mainly indoors, but will include some outdoor duties.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-04-01



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