Part-Time Cook

Job Purpose: The Part-Time Cook at the Youth and Recreation Center is responsible for providing a healthy and nutritious food program for children and youth. This includes planning menus, preparing meals and snacks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring safe food handling practices. --- Duties and Responsibilities: Meal Preparation and Food Service: · Prepare and serve healthy daily meals and snacks, following safe food handling, hygiene, and health standards · Support staff during mealtimes by assisting with supervision Menu Planning and Inventory: · Plan bi-weekly menus and prepare grocery lists · Maintain a consistent meal/snack schedule · Shop for and order groceries based on attendance and menu needs · Ensure food stock levels are appropriate and adjusted as needed · Be mindful of allergies or dietary restrictions when preparing food Kitchen Sanitation and Equipment Maintenance: · Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen · Wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, and complete regular deep cleaning · Keep kitchen tools and appliances in good, safe condition · Report any issues with equipment or kitchen operations to the Supervisor Administrative and Other Duties: · Work collaboratively with staff to support a safe and positive environment · Submit reports such as grocery costs, monthly logs, and leave requests in a timely manner · Carry out any other related tasks as directed by the Supervisor --- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Food Safe Certification required; additional food training is an asset · Minimum 2 years of cooking experience, preferably in a childcare or youth setting · Level 1 Early Learning and Childcare Training is an asset · Valid First Aid & CPR/AED Certification · Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check · Strong communication skills (oral and written) · Ability to work independently and within a team · Experience working with youth and families is beneficial · Flexible and open to changes that improve service delivery · Knowledge of Cold Lake First Nation culture, language, and community is an asset --- Working Conditions: · Hands-on role requiring manual dexterity and physical stamina · Standing for long periods and occasional lifting · Use of hot kitchen appliances and tools · Exposure to noise (equipment and youth activity) · Repetitive tasks such as cooking and cleaning · Work environment is within a youth center kitchen

Responsible for planning and preparing healthy meals and snacks for children and youth at the recreation center. Duties include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing grocery inventory, and ensuring safe food handling practices.

Requires a Food Safe Certification, valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and at least 2 years of cooking experience. Candidates must pass a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check.

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• Meal Preparation
• Menu Planning
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Sanitation
• Inventory Management
• Dietary Restriction Management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Childcare Cooking
• First Aid
• CPR/AED

Minimum education

Trade certificate

Minimum experience

2+ years