POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook/Cleaner Relief is responsible for performing building cleaning and other duties to ensure that buildings and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner when scheduled to work at a Cleaner. When scheduled to work as a cook, they are responsible for cooking and maintaining a safe and clean environment that meets safe food handling regulations in a trauma informed cultural way by following outlined menu plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED.
Minium three (3) months Janitor/Cleaner work experience.
A combination of education, training and other related experience in the area of Safe Food Handling.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of safe food handling practices
Knowledge of Indigenous Food Preparation/Practices and Recipes
Ability to meet safety and sanitation practices
Knowledge of a variety of cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment
Ability to adhere to the site safety policies, confidentiality and dress code
Reliable, Cooperative, Personable
Initiative and good judgement
Sensitive to the needs of woman and children in the are of Family Violence
Responsibilities - Cook
Serve residents in a respectful and caring way
Meet safe food handling regulations in a trauma informed cultural way
Follow the prepared menu in accordance with the Indigenous Canada Food Guide
Maintain a clean and sanitary cooking quarters (kitchen) at all times
Responsibilities – Cleaner
Complete and maintain related cleaning records
Maintain overall cleanliness of buildings
Clean offices, showers, bathrooms and common areas
Sweep, mop and vacuum all floor areas
Dust all furniture, fixtures and equipment
Wash and disinfect all washroom floors, toilets, toilet seats, hand dryers and fixtures in the washrooms and showers
Replenish all cleaning supplies in the building including but limited to: paper towel, soap, multipurpose sanitizing spray and hand sanitizer
Clean window, empty all waste baskets, garbage cans and recycling bins
Clean and remove litter/garbage from external areas such as entrance ways, sidewalks, parking lots using appropriate equipment.
Place all garbage and recycling in the outside storage area
Use appropriate safety equipment at all times
Ensure all designated outdoor smoking areas are clean and litter free
Operate a motor vehicle to pick up and move goods and supplies and travel to other locations

The above statements are the general functions of the position and should not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may pertain to the job.