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The North Central Community Association is looking for a part-time cook to plan, prepare and serve a weekly healthy meal for inner city seniors with the Care & Share program. If you like seniors, want to work part-time, and want to give back to the community then this job is for you.
Duties include:
-Planning meals/menu while being flexible and on -budget with Coordinator
-Purchase and pick up supplies for meals
-Prep, cook, serve meals for 30-40 once a week
-Work with/supervise occasional volunteer kitchen/ serving helpers
- Maintain a clean, safe working environment in a shared kitchen facility
-Washing all dishes used
-Maintaining a comprehensive inventory (dry pantry, cooler and freezer) of ingredients/food and supplies
-Maintain relationships with seniors
Hours
Tuesday 8:30 AM to 3 PM, Monday prep if needed, plus shopping. Approx. 8 hours per week.
September to June (program off in July & August)
Job qualifications
-Class 5 Drivers License
-Reliable vehicle
-Cooking experience for 20 to 40 people
-Must be able to work alone and with others
-Food Safe Certificate (cost of training is available)
-Be able to lift 20 kg (50 lbs)
-First Aid would be considered an asset
This position reports to Care & Share Program Coordinator.
Cuisine Specialties
- Canadian
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- Lunches
- Buffet
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Plan menus
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Estimate food requirements and costs
- Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions
- Work with minimal supervision
- Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.)
- Clean kitchen and work areas
- Wash dishes
Work Setting
- Cafeteria
Food Preparation Specializations
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Poultry
- Cold kitchen (salads, appetizers, sandwiches)
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Meat
- Pasta
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)