The Kettle Society supports people with mental illness to lead healthier lives by providing support services, advocacy, employment, and mentoring and housing. We work to raise awareness of mental health issues, break down stigma and reduce barriers for people with mental illness. Our goal is to promote the inclusion of people living with mental illness in all aspects of society.
Part Time - Cook - Taylor Manor
Taylor Manor is currently looking for a Part Time Cook to support the Mental Health Workers and provide meals for the clients of Taylor Manor. About Taylor Manor: An enhanced apartment model with over 50 apartments.
Organization:
The Kettle Friendship Society
Address:
#1 - 951 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC, V5K 4T2
Status:
Part Time
Hours and Days:
Tuesday to Friday: 10:30AM to 6:30PM
Salary & Compensation:
$31.56 per hour
Job Summary:
Plans and develops menus and recipes, including special diets, and performs related administrative duties.
Typical Duties:
Plans and develops menus and recipes including special diets such as diabetic, lactose intolerant, low fat, and vegetarian.
Plans and prepares meals that can be safely stored and reheated.
Performs administrative duties such as estimating food and supply requirements based on menus and minimum/maximum inventory levels, placing purchase orders with external suppliers, receiving supplies, checking invoices against orders and goods received, storing and distributing supplies, and contacting suppliers to obtain and provide information and to investigate invoice anomalies and damaged shipments. Shops for food items and monitors kitchen expenditures.
Prepares and serves meals and snacks by performing duties such as planning food preparation and cooking schedules, cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, testing for palatability, and carving.
Provides direction to colleagues and / or volunteers, and monitors and assists as required.
Performs inventory control duties such as storing and rotating food and supplies.
Performs cleaning duties such as cleaning food preparation equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning sinks and counters, cleaning kitchen and storage areas such as walls, ovens, and freezers, and removing garbage.
Washes, scrubs, and rinses pots, pans, dishes, and utensils by hand, dishwasher, and/or potwasher.
Monitors functioning of equipment, and reports malfunctions and maintenance and repair requirements to Housing Manager.
Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as recipes and records of tenant preferences, allergies, and special dietary needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience
Grade 12 education
Professional Cook Training Certificate
Current certificates in Basic First Aid and Food Safe Level 1
Recent, related experience of three years
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Organized, dedicated to a clean and tidy kitchen
Ability to deal with others effectively
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Ability to operate related equipment
Ability to prioritize competing demands
Why The Kettle?
We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive employer-paid benefit plan for full-time and part-time staff including Extended Medical and Dental coverage, and to those who are eligible, the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
The Kettle appreciates and acknowledges the land in which we live and work on as unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
The Kettle Society is committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and encourage applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, color, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offence that is unrelated to the employment of that person.
Please do not contact the employer directly as only short listed candidates will be contacted by our People & Culture Team. We appreciate your interest in our organization.