Cook

Classification & Level: Cook ($16.55-$20.10)

Employment Status: Term Full-Time Aug 22, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Department: Education - Lakeview School

**Position Summary**

The Cook is responsible for all aspects of food planning and preparation provided within the Lakeview School. The Cook will oversee and ensure the highest quality of standards for nutritional meals and snacks; adhering to the Canada/First Nations Inuit & Metis Food Guidelines and public health regulations, including food storage and preparation.

**Reporting Relationship**

The Cook reports to the principle.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

**Kitchen Management**
- Develops and implements annual workplans to include timeframes of annual and special events and professional development or training as required
- Comply with MFN Personnel Policies & Procedures and all relevant Legislation and Food Safety Standards & Guidelines, including Health & Safety procedures within the work area
- Maintains strict confidentiality
- Prepares and maintains food/freezer/pantry inventory, along with equipment
- Responsible to keep track of best-before-date labels to ensure all perishable and fresh foods are safe for consumption
- Maintain and monitor current listing of children with food allergies or special dietary needs
- Monitors working condition of all kitchen appliances and informs Supervisor of any concerns
- Conducts housekeeping cleaning tasks to ensure kitchen is kept orderly and thoroughly disinfected and sanitized always
- Ensures pantry and cupboard food storage areas are organized, clean, safe and hygienic always
- Ensure pots and pans and utensils are stored in a neat, sanitary, safe condition
- Cleans and disinfects lunch tables and seating areas before and after lunch meal/snacks
- Monthly cleans and logs the refrigerator/stove/oven/microwaves
- Performs laundry duties in relation to kitchen items
- Maintains open and positive working relationships and communication with co-workers and parents relating to children’s dietary restrictions and allergies, etc.
- Participates in monthly fire drills and other emergency procedures as necessary
- Assists in administration of first aid as required
- Attends staff meetings, professional development days and other relevant training opportunities to be current on Health & Safety Regulations for proper food handling

**Food Planning & Preparation**
- Ensures meals and snacks are prepared onsite in a timely manner to meet the Lakeview School’s program routines and schedules; avoiding pre-packaged and processed foods
- Practices safe food handling techniques, preparation and storage for maximum nutritional value
- Plans daily menus and tracks allergic and special dietary requirements and inform kitchen help
- For budgeting purposes, maintain cost effective menu planning and purchasing based on planned menus in consultation with the Supervisor and cross-reference grocery purchase vs grocery receipt
- Based on weekly menus, prepares a grocery list to include ordering and shopping
- In conjunction with a Dietician evaluates menus on a regular basis or as necessary
- Incorporates special meals and snacks for children and other special occasions and events in conjunction with the Supervisor/Designate
- Display planned meals or menu changes to ensure visibility in Lakeview School to promote compliance and transparency
- Perform other duties as required

**Qualifications & Skills Requirements**

**Preferred, **College or Culinary Schooling with High School Diploma and 2-years’ plus direct work-related experience

Food Safety Standards & Guidelines

Current WHIMIS, CPR & First Aid Certifications

Knowledge and experience of Workplace Health & Safety procedures

**Minimum, **High School Diploma or Equivalency and 1-year direct work-related experience

Current WHMIS Certification or willingness to acquire

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate or willingness to acquire

Ability to read and understand labels and instructions for cleaning chemicals and products

Ability to work with mínimal supervision and in a team environment, to maintain effective working relationships with all staff

Maintain professional attitude when interacting with children, parents and all visitors

Able to maintain confidentiality always

Effective writing and verbal communication skills; and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Anishnabek culture, traditions and practices

Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin or willingness to learn are strong assets

Flexible to work odd hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed

Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be 30-days current and must be an original

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications to:
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COOK - Lakeview School

M’Chigeeng