Cook - Casual Position - Grid 9

Job Title: Cook (Grid 9)
Competition Number: C14

Location: Phoenix Center ( Main Campus )

Collective Agreement: Communities Bargaining Unit

Classification rate: $25.61 - $27.31

Position Status: Casual

Reports to: Manager, Food & Services

Introduction:

The Cook at Phoenix Society is responsible forpreparing meals and following established recipes. Key duties include preparingingredients, adhering to the menu, and following food health and safetyprocedures. The position is required to cook, clean, assist other kitchenstaff, and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. The Cook ensures that menuitems are of high quality and distributed in a timely fashion. Also, from timeto time able to work for sister sites and phoenix food truck as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, clean and organize work stations with allnecessary supplies
• Prepare ingredients for the day; wash, chop and seasonmeat, vegetables, etc.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to nutritionalstandards with other kitchen staff
• Handle multiple food orders at one time
• Deliver menu items to clients as required
• Store and dispose of any food properly
• Ensure sufficient stock and inventory of food, suppliesand equipment
• Sanitize and clean work stations and kitchen supplies
• Comply with health and safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure that food is distributed in high quality and in atimely fashion
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recent, related experience of six months
• Satisfactorycompletion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening isrequired
• Satisfactorycompletion of Tuberculosis Screening form is required
• Satisfactorycompletion of Employee Immunization Record form is required
• Firstaid certification with CPR is required
• FoodSafe Level 1 is required

Skills & Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of daily meal preparation

Strong organizational and time management skills with ahigh attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicateeffectively in writing and verbally in English

Ability to follow all food health and safety regulations

Demonstrated commitment to thesocial sector with a passion for the organizations mission is essential

Competencies

Approach to Work

Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, adaptability andresourcefulness

Actively seeks and incorporates feedback to informcontinuous self-improvement

Sets goals, creates and implements action plans,monitors progress, and evaluates results

Adeptly manages competing tasks and uses timeefficiently and effectively

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work

High-degree of relevant andcurrent job knowledge and skill

Consistently producesaccurate, thorough, high-quality work in a timely manner

Builds and promotes a cultureof health and safety in the workplace

Implements and enforces bestpractices in health and safety within the workplace

Judgement & Decision-Making

Models independent thinkingand creativity

Demonstrates effectiveproblem-solving skills

Makes clear, consistent,transparent and timely decisions after contemplating various available coursesof action

Exercises sound judgment inthe best interests of the organization

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Expresses themselves clearlyand professionally both verbally and in writing

Displays high emotionalintelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex andconfidential situations

Has a manner, style andpresence that makes a positive impression

Listens to and considersothers views

Personal Leadership

Models the organizationscore values of social justice, teamwork, social innovation, and strength-basedpractices

Fosters enthusiasm, energyand commitment

Takes responsibility forpersonal actions, performance and health

Is reliable and accountable;shows up on time ready to work

Teamwork & Collaboration

Effectively works with theircolleagues to ensure organizational success

Champions positive workingrelationships with staff and external stakeholders

Supports an environment ofopenness, and champions teamwork and communication across programs

Leverages the expertise andexperience of others for organizational success

Closing Details:

Closing Date: Internal applications will be accepted until 25 Janurary, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

All employees, including laid-off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9. Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply.