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Join Our Team as a Cook at Chester and Area Family Resource Centre!

Are you passionate about cooking and eager to make a difference in your community? The Chester and Area Family Resource Centre is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our small establishment. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy preparing delicious meals that cater to diverse dietary needs, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Cook, you will play a vital role in our kitchen operations, ensuring that our clients receive nutritious and tasty meals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Determining food portion sizes and costs
• Planning menus and estimating food requirements
• Requisitioning food and kitchen supplies
• Preparing and cooking complete meals or individual dishes
• Accommodating customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Preparing special meals as instructed by dietitians or chefs
• Ordering supplies and equipment
• Maintaining inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment
• Cleaning kitchen and work areas
• Managing kitchen operations

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
• Experience: 1 to 2 years in a similar role
• Certificates: Safe Food Handling certificate and Food Safety Certificate
• Security and Safety: Criminal record check and Child Abuse Registry check
• Transportation: Own transportation and a valid driver's license

Personal Suitability

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Client-focused
• Dependable and reliable
• Excellent in oral communication
• Flexible and adaptable
• Proactive with strong initiative
• Organized with good time management skills
• A true team player

Work Environment

This is a permanent position with a work schedule of 27.5 to 30 hours per week. The role is based in Chester, NS, and the primary language of work is English.

Compensation and Benefits

We value our employees and offer a competitive salary of $18.00 per hour. In addition, you will enjoy a range of health benefits, including:

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits include a pension plan to help you secure your future.

Screening Questions

As part of the application process, please consider the following questions:

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Why Join Us?

At the Chester and Area Family Resource Centre, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Join our team and contribute to the well-being of our community through your culinary skills!

We look forward to welcoming a new Cook who shares our passion for quality food and community service!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.