Head Cook

**_About Us_**

The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.

At The Bridge you will have every opportunity for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive wages, fully employer paid extended health benefits for eligible employees, a wellness day each year, 6% vacation pay each year and access to the municipal pension plan for eligible employees. Come live work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure, nature and culture is at your fingertips.

As winners of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Not-for-Profit Excellence Award, The Bridge continues to be an example of going above and beyond when it comes to both our staff AND community. If you are searching for a work environment that puts inclusivity, teamwork, continuing education and growth at the forefront, you have come to the right place

**_ Position Summary_**

The Bridge requires a Full time Head Cook to plan and develop menus and recipes, including special diets, and to perform related administrative duties. The Head cook prepares and serves meals and oversees the operation and cleanliness of the eating and cooking areas in our facilities. This position works independently and/or in collaboration with the Program Manager and is responsible for ordering and purchasing food items to meet the needs of the participants.

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Position:_** Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week)

**Wage**
Grid 12 $24.04-28.02 per hour

For positions of 24 hours or more per week we offer Health & Wellness benefits after a 3 month probationary period. In addition, positions that are 35 + hours per week are contributors to the Municipal Pension Plan.

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Qualifications _**
- Education and experience_
- Professional Culinary Training Certificate
- Minimum of three years recent, related experience
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work may be considered.
- Job skills and abilities_
- Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good time management and administrative skills.
- Ability to work within budgetary limitations
- Ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in accordance with Agency Cleaning Outcome Standards.
- Ability to assess requirements to development menu, purchases of food and equipment and to oversee the operation of the eating and cooking areas of the facility.
- Accountable to participant complaints; compliant with nutritional requirements
- Ability to lift and carry heavy food supplies
- Other Requirements_
- Criminal record check in accordance with agency policy.
- Medical clearance
- Valid Food safe certificate
- Valid Driver’s License and use of reliable vehicle
- Valid First Aid certificate - preferred
- WHMIS- preferred
- Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination Required
- The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer_