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Job Description
Employment Opportunity
Position Title: Cook
Wage range: Commensurate on qualifications & experience
Location: Stzuminus Schools Ladysmith BC
Reporting to: SES Lead Teachers
Weekly schedule: Monday - Friday Hours/Day 7 am to 3 pm
Employment type: Full time School year calendar
Stzuminus Education S ociety
We provide learning opportunities for all ages from infancy through to elder years through our dynamic and integrated programs: Nutsuumat Lelum Stzuminus Primary School Stzuminus Community School Post-Secondary & Continuing Education Land-based Learning Year 13/adults Career Planning and job readiness.
Position summary
We are looking for a Cook who will support support staff students and the community through overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring that high-quality food service is available at the schools. Targeted start date for this role is August 2025 (SY)
The position
- Plans menu and cooks meals (both AM and PM snacks and lunches) for all the children and staff at Stzuminus Schools
- Works as part of the team with all the staff members under the direction of the Principal.
- Plans monthly menus with advice from staff keeping in mind allergies and group likes and dislikes and ensuring all meals are nutritious.
- Involves children and staff in the planning preparation and service of the food whenever possible.
- Works cooperatively with finds support and guidance with the Environmental Health Officer
- Mentors/trains parents and volunteers helping them to gain knowledge of routines and the importance of eating nutritiously.
- Participates in regular up grading workshops and professional development to continue growing and learning.
- Prepares weekly grocery lists orders groceries from local supplier and looks for the best deals and sales when possible.
- Ensures that all the food and kitchen area is clean and safe.
- Maintains a well organized and clean kitchen and pantry area.
- Responsible for after meal clean up of dishes and cooking areas. Washes tables / chairs and sweeps eating area. Mops as necessary. Fills and runs dishwasher.
- When washing dishes by hand uses the proper sterilization methods recommended by Environmental Health Officer.
- Advises the Principal of any needed repairs or equipment and well informed on issues to do with the service and delivery of food.
- Communicates with staff concerning nutritional needs of the children and allergies
- Maintains a high standard of professional ethics in relationships with children parents and other members of the staff and community.
- Any other housekeeping duties as deemed necessary from time to time
What you bring
- Previous experience working as a chef cook or culinary professional preferably in a childcare or educational setting.
- Culinary degree or certification from a recognized culinary institute is a plus.
- Knowledge of child nutrition food safety standards and dietary guidelines.
- Creative flair and passion for cooking with a knack for turning simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with children parents and colleagues.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing menus dietary requirements and dedicated events.
- Enthusiasm for working in a team environment and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
- Valid FoodSafe Certificate.
- Valid First Aid certificate
- Able to lift and/or move between 10 pounds up to 30 pounds
- Awareness of Trauma Informed wellness for self and others
- Able to pass a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
To explore how we might work together
we invite your application via
Open until filled (only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview)
Employment Type
Full-Time
