Prep Cook

**Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.**

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Full Time Term position**

**2024-052**

**Position**:
Prep Cook

**Reports To**:
Kitchen Manager

**General Responsibility**:

- Assist in planning weekly menus which reflect a variety of healthy, nutritious meal options for breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks.
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of food items, kitchen supplies and cleaning supplies.
- Assist with budgeting and purchasing groceries from wholesalers based on set menu.
- Assist with the preparation of daily meals in accordance with planned menus.
- Maintain health and safety standards within the kitchen - ensuring a daily routine of cleaning and sanitization and ensuring proper labeling and storage.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth based on trust, respect, and confidentiality.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a cooking program to educate youth on healthy eating.
- Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Ndinawe Personnel Policy and site-specific manual.
- Performs other tasks consistent with this job description as per personnel policies and procedures that aligns with the support and growth of Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications Required**:

- Post-Secondary degree in the Food Services Industry with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a kitchen environment.
- Current Food Handlers Certification required.
- Strong knowledge concerning the impact of colonization and cultural assimilation of Indigenous people.
- Proven capacity to effectively plan and implement programming.
- Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills.
- Ability to foster a safe and supportive atmosphere within the kitchen, acting as a role model for healthy attitudes and positive relationships.
- Respect for and knowledge of traditional Indigenous healing, culture, traditions, teaching, and ceremonies with capacity of integrating same into daily wellness activities.
- Proven ability to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding and sensitivity.
- Strong ability to work under mínimal supervision and act with a high degree of independent judgement, taking action on a variety of matters as required.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in and contribute to a strong team environment with an inclusive and collaborative approach.
- Proven ability to work in a stressful and changing work environment.
- Capacity to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
- Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and improvement through the incorporation of reflective work-based learning approaches.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
- Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Internet, E-mail.
- Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self identify in their cover letter.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment.

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:
Human Resources, Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

Pay: $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you self identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit?
- Can you provide a current Food Handler's Certification?
- Do you have a post secondary degree in the Food Services Industry with a minimum of 1 year experience?

Work Location: In person