Cook, FACT Program

at  BGC Okanagan

COOK, FACT PROGRAM

Date Posted: September 17, 2024
Competition Number: 144-24/25
Location: Kelowna, (Rutland & Martin Avenue Clubs), Lake Country, Peachland, BC
BGC Okanagan is hiring a cook for our successful new FACT (Families and Communities Together) Program. The FACT cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of large meals for participants. The FACT Cook will work closely with the program team to provide high-quality dining experiences that support the program’s goals of community building and family engagement. The candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving the meals as well as cleaning up afterward. The ideal candidate will have excellent organization and time management skills. This position plays a vital role in our community serving children and families meals to help with food security. This is a term position starting September 2024 until March 14, 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) plus years of experience catering for large groups (75 - 100 people)
• Food Safe Certification
• Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check
  Hours: 12 hours per week
  Rate of Pay: $25.75 per hour
  Closing Date: Open until filled
  As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
  We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacte

• Prepares meals from a set menu with recipes supplied weekly.
• Working within public health best practices around food preparation, sanitation, and safety.
• Prepping the ingredients for cooking.
• Prepare the weekly shopping list.
• Understanding and cooking to meet the needs of those with dietary restrictions.
• Must be organized with time-sensitive planning to ensure food is out in a timely manner, and restocking buffet as needed with fresh food.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and buffet area after food service.
• Performs other related duties as required.