Culinary Arts Kitchen Assistant

District Overview

Driven by our goal of having students thrive in their personal achievements, Saanich Schools provides challenging and engaging educational programs within a safe and nurturing learning environment for the 8,000 students who live and learn here. Our school district is comprised of 18 schools with the singular focus of delivering high quality education so our students can realize their personal goals which include post-secondary and employment opportunities around Canada and the world. Our staff of over 1,300 caring professionals are here to make dreams turn into reality.

Current Shift: This is a casual position up to 30 hours per week,10months per year while regular classes are in session.

Location: Various

Pay Rate: $23.67

POSITION

Culinary Arts Kitchen Assistant

SUMMARY

Under the direction of a School Administrator, provides support to students in the Culinary Arts program where staff are to prepare and mentor students in the operation of a fully functional commercial teaching kitchen.

DUTIES

Provides direct educational support to students in the Culinary Arts program by demonstrating and reinforcing food preparation techniques

Supports students in the development of self-esteem, personal skills, hobbies and interests that promotes and builds positive relationships and rapport

Monitors students and problem solves with them in assisting with industry expectations of food preparation, presentation, service and portion control

Assists all students with carrying out programs as recommended by professional staff by offering demonstrations to students in the preparation of foods which may include salads, sandwiches, meats, vegetables, baked goods and other items

Organizes and prepares food items

Prepares and cleans up for cooking classes

Launders and maintains Chef jackets and aprons

Operates cash register and assists with cash handling procedures

Maintains and practices Food Safe standards (e.g. dish washing, food storage, kitchen and equipment cleanliness, proper rotation and storage of food, laundry, etc.)

Supports the teacher

Trains and orientates new staff, TTOC’s on commercial kitchen best practices

Maintains economic use of food supplies

Shops, purchases, orders and receives supplies

Assists with the safe operation and routine maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment (e.g. deep fryers, ovens)

Responds to food service requests (e.g. take outs and coffee services)

Assists with menu planning
- Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Level 1 Professional Cook Certificate or Hotel Restaurant Management Diploma

Two years of commercial kitchen experience with a minimum of one year working in an environment with children and youth

Advanced Specialized relevant skills in food preparation and marketing

Advanced knowledge of commercial kitchen food preparation, presentation, service and portion control, cooking and baking techniques

Six months related cashiering experience

Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s license

Food Safe Certificate Level 2

WHMIS certificate

Basic knowledge of WHMIS legislation
- Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage in a fast-paced high stress environment with youth
- Applicants will be expected to possess the physical condition and health necessary to carry out the

required duties of this position.

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