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The Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Services (YTCCFS) Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic dedicated individual to fill the position of Cook for the Keeseekoose Family Wellness Centre. This is a term position that could lead to full-time.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cook reports to the Program Manager and is responsible for planning and providing well balanced and quality meals that focuses on land-based education and healing. He/she must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. The Cook must have experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. First Nations and aboriginal people have a very strong connection to the land, and very strong desire to protect the land, but also to move forward in a modern form [with] how we practise our traditions, which includes our food, as food is a very integral part of our feasts and cultural activities. This position will be located on the Keeseekoose First Nation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Grade 12 High School Diploma
Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate with knowledge and experience in First
Nation Food Preparation and cooking.
Cuisine Specialties
- Aboriginal
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- All meals
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Plan menus
- Order supplies and equipment
- Manage kitchen operations
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Estimate food requirements and costs
- Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions
- Clean kitchen and work areas
- Wash dishes
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check