POSITION SUMMARY

To prepare, cook and serve food for school breakfast/lunch programs and special events organized and participated in by Seabird School as instructed by the principal in accordance with current health, safety and hygiene legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Plan and prepare meals for special events in collaboration with other school cooks as requested by the principal.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers who prepare, cook, serve food, clean premises, and wash dishware.
• Provide a well-balanced nutritional service, considering dietary/allergy needs and specific dietary requests (i.e.: vegetarian/vegan etc.).
• Ensure that the food is ready at the required times and in sufficient quantities.
• Keep daily records of meals served and take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepare a hot breakfast and hot lunch for grades K-7 or 8-12.
• May be required to purchase food items for the school from the designated grocery store.
• Provide such assistance as the principal considers necessary for the supervision of students at the school and at school functions whenever and wherever held, which shall include, but not be limited to, attendance and participation in school activities and the Seabird Island Annual Festival.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety Regulations.
• Ensure that stock is rotated correctly (i.e.: First In, First Out) - to prevent food from becoming out of date. Check expiration dates on a regular basis.
• Check deliveries to ensure that the orders are correct and conform to the necessary quality. Also, to ensure that any errors are reported immediately and rectified.
• Ensure that all food temperature charts are completed daily (delivery, fridge & freezer, core cooking, hot holding, cooling etc.).
• Ensure that food wastage is minimized, and a record kept of all food wastage.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the kitchen and all dining areas. Ensure that the required disinfection takes place regularly.
• Ensure that a high level of hygiene is always maintained by all staff in the kitchen and that protective clothing is worn.
• May be required to participate in daily meetings with the Principal/Vice Principal/Staff to discuss the requirements for each day.

OTHER DUTIES

• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.