Cook

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 66896
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 1 Permanent; 1 Casual
Scope: Open
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Classification: Cook 2 (043CKC)

**Salary**: $1,833.14 to $2,214.62 bi-weekly ($47,844 to $57,801 / year)

The Ministry of Children and Family Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. Children and Family Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities, and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential. Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans. The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Do you envision building strong communities where children and youth are valued, nurtured, and supported through nutritious food? Are you seeking opportunities to help provide nourishing meals to the community?

Be a part of a team that will enhance your experience and build your skills working together to develop nurturing and safe environments for children, youth, and families.

We have exciting opportunities for Cooks at our Lethbridge Youth Centre (PCBC), reporting to the Cook Supervisor. The Cook plays a key role in creating a safe and therapeutic environment for youth through nutritious meal preparation. Being open to Indigenous Ways of Knowing and learning traditional recipes to help youth feel connected and part of their culture.

As a Cook, you will thrive in a fast-paced setting, with responsibilities and knowledge that include:

- Preparing and planning meals for large group, special events (birthdays, discharge parties, holiday celebrations, etc.
- Budgeting and ordering food and household supplies
- Managing food and supply inventories
- Maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen, including sanitation procedures
- Instructing clients on basic life skills, supervising them, and serving as a positive role model
- Being a part of the Nourish program to incorporate Indigenous food creativity and nourishment in the center
- Experience working with youth who have emotional needs and require guidance and support in food preparation Working with youth to cook favorite meals creating a home like environment. You will be accountable for delivering safe, fresh, consistent, nutritious, and visually appealing meals to PCBC clients, preparing food for up to 30 people. Drawing on your culinary expertise and strong understanding of kitchen protocols, you’ll work within established kitchen policies and industry best practices. The role presents the challenge of providing these services in a highly dynamic environment, requiring the ability to supervise and collaborate with youth in the kitchen**Please**

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

- **Drive for Results**: Identifies ways to exceed performance expectations. Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives, and public expectations. Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically aligns decisions and plans based on values, outcomes, and broader organizational needs.
- **Creative Problem Solving**: Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems. Finds ways to improve complex systems or structures to better meet goals and outcomes. Continuously engages others to scope and solve issues and find the best solutions. Encourages debate and idea generation from across the organization. Assesses and addresses risks while providing guidance to move new ideas forward.
- **Agility**: Anticipates changing environmental demands and changes behavior accordingly. Remains calm and composed even in difficult or stressful situations. Is open to new or diverse ideas, and to doing things in a new way. Works creatively within policies and procedures to proactively meet goals.
- **Systems Thinking**: Seeks to understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they interrelate.
- **Develop Networks**: Makes an effort to have informal or casual contact with a range of colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Builds trust by being open to different perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes. Communicates regula