Cook
Are you a person who is a self-starter, with a passion for working with a growing non-profit organization that supports Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness? The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) is seeking a Cook to support and prepare meals for the Family Members at the Culturally Supportive House located on Mason Street in Victoria, BC.
JOB DETAILS:
Position Type: Part-Time. 24 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Wage: $27 per hour
Location: 865 Catherine Street, Victoria, BC.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsibilities:
- Prepare 3 meals per day to be served at times as outlined by the Kitchen and Garden Manager (as well as snacks and refreshments to be served throughout the evening)
- Keep the kitchen clean, sanitary, and safe, following all health and safety guidelines
- Work with the House Manager to budget and project for supplies and food
- Maintain respectful, effective, open, and honest communication with the Family Members, co-workers, and Manager
- Model effective and appropriate communication with Family Members and co-workers
- Actively participate in all staff development and training sessions
- Work within the constraints of a limited food budget
- Create meals with food boxes that come weekly with varying produce, dairy, and protein products
- Focus on nutritious, healthy food while highlighting traditional ingredients and techniques
- Safely prepare food while working with different allergies, food sensitivities and restrictions
- Work with our food suppliers for orders, requests, and deals
- Maintain all standards of Personal Protective Equipment during COVID-19
- Performs other related duties as requested
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to multitask and push multiple projects to completion simultaneously
- Understanding of the intergenerational trauma that occurs because of colonization, Residential Schools, Sixties Scoop, and other oppressive systems as well as the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada
- Ability to work in a holistic, professional, and non-judgmental manner as you are working with a broad range of personalities, needs, cultures, lived experiences and abilities.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous ancestry. The ACEHS values strength in diversity. As an inclusive employer that celebrates the gifts of all its staff, the ACEHS encourages members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community to apply.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter which highlights how your knowledge, skills and abilities will culturally support and contribute to the ACEHS and our community.
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