Institutional Cook

**EXTERNAL JOB POSTING #2024-43**

**Institutional Cook**

**Our Vision**

The Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health education and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. We work collaboratively to develop realistic community awareness of homelessness and provide housing opportunities for clients. CMHA Kamloops creates awareness, provides education, and supports individuals and families living with mental health or substance use concerns. Our programs are community-based, they include supportive and independent living, homelessness services, and peer support. By working closely with other community agencies, we are working to bridge gaps in mental health care and facilitate access to critical services and resources.

**The Role**

The Cook prepares and cooks meals for residents of the shelter and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen areas. The cook will interact with shelter clients in a way that maintains their dignity and well-being

**Key Responsibilities**
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in ovens, grills, and a variety of other kitchen equipment;
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station and refrigeration equipment;
- Work within a multi-disciplinary shelter team liaising with staff and supervisors to promote a supportive respectful environment;
- Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies,
- Transport meals to other sites and assist with meal prep, if required

**Key Skills and Experience Required**
- One year recent, related work experience
- Class 5 Drivers License and own vehicle with Business Insurance
- HEP B Vaccination Required
- First Aid with CPR and Food Safe required
- Mental Health First Aid an asset

**Closing Date: May 4, 2024**

A criminal record check free of convictions of violence and other crimes against the vulnerable will be required.

**Thank you for your interest**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.61 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-04