Employment Opportunities – 1 posting
Programs’ Cook – Part-time (16-20 hours per week-may lead to full time)
Sooke Family Resource Society is hiring a Part-time Programs’ Cook. The primary role of the Programs’ Cook is to plan, shop and prepare meals for SFRS programs.
The job takes place in the Sooke area.
Key Requirements:
Organizes, plans menus, and prepare meals for weekly lunches for up to 40 people. The lunches may include cooking of traditional foods and requires creativity and flexibility.
- Coordinates with other groups to plan weekly lunches, as required. (school, youth group, Chief and Council)
- Purchases and/or orders food for meals within approved budget limits.
- Organizes storage of purchased and donated food and maintains inventory of food and related items.
- Assist in the general duties of the kitchen, including cleaning of the working area, dish washing, sorting and storing of food.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Provides services to all clients in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Provides transportation services to the First Nations, as directed by the Manager
Key Education Requirements:
- Diploma or certificate through a recognized cooking program and one-year related experience as a cook in a commercial or institutional setting or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Teachings and experience in traditional Indigenous/Aboriginal practices and wisdom, an asset.
- Excellent cooking skills
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Class 5 drivers’ license and use of a reliable vehicle
- Class 4 drivers’ license or willing to learn, an asset.
- Current valid Food Safe certificate.
- Current First Aid certificate.
- Clear criminal records check.
SFRS offers a competitive wage (CSSEA scale) and a generous benefit package.
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
Please submit a cover letter and resume: Attention Shannon Brower, Adult and Family Services Manager
Mail: 100-6672 Wadams Way, Sooke, BC V9Z 0H3
Email: sbrower@sfrs.ca
Fax: 250-642-7663
Mission statement: We provide people, of all ages and abilities on southern Vancouver Island, with services and resources that encourage them to enhance skills, address challenges and create a path forward.