Cook

Cook

Location: Vancouver Hospice

Reporting to: Manager, Support Services

Job status: Permanent 0.6 FTE (45 hours bi-weekly)

Compensation: $29.05/hour (in alignment with GridLevel 19 of HEABC Facilities Wage Schedule)

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSETO WORK HERE?

Canuck Place careers are full of connection, community, and care. We aimto nurture a supportive culture rooted in compassion, collaboration and supportwhile providing expert care to children and families. Our team includesindividuals with a special blend of sensitivity, compassion, and appreciationfor life. Canuck Place is where no moment is missed. A place where you can makea difference.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package focusing onwellness and self-care that includes:
• 20 days' vacation (pro-rated to your full-time equivalency)to start with ongoing annual anniversary increases up to an organizationalmaximum of 45 days.
• Up to two paid mandatory wellness days a year
• Generous paid leave including compassionate and special leavewhen you need it.
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
• 100% employer paid benefits package from your first day whichincludes extended health and dental and $1,500 annually for counselling.
• Health and Wellness Spending account that provides up to$1,000 annually to ensure you can focus on the benefits that are important toyou and your family.
• Flexibleworking options
• Freemeals on-site at the hospices
• Continuous paid training and development opportunities soeveryone has the opportunity to learn new skills and grow.
• Ongoing parental support including top up for maternity andparental leave and paid leave for new grandparents.

YOUR ROLE

The heart of our organization lies in the care and support we allprovide to children, families, staff, and volunteers. This role is a uniqueopportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of every job at CanuckPlace is to provide care and support to children, families, staff, andvolunteers in a safe and nurturing environment. This includes positivelyinfluencing the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all individualsinvolved with our organization.

As a member of ourteam, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment that fosterstrust, inclusivity, and collaboration. You are expected to maintain a highlevel of professionalism and to adhere to our organization's policies,procedures, and values of care at all times.

You can fulfil this overall responsibility as part of the FoodServices team. Our meals provide much-needed support and care to families whenthey need it the most, and to our staff so they can focus on caring forchildren and families. The kitchen helps to foster a sense of community.

• Follows daily menu plans and adapts, as necessary, to accommodate changes in numbers of persons requiring meals. Plans cooking schedule to minimize time between completion and serving.
• Defrosts and prepares food in advance; cooks and prepares food items (e.g. soups, sauces, salads, fish, poultry, meats, desserts, cookies); prepares food items for freezing.
• Ensures food is prepared according to preparation guidelines and Foodsafe standards.
• Checks supplies on hand and restocks the kitchen with necessary day-to-day supplies.
• Assign tasks and provide direction to kitchen volunteers to ensure work is performed in accordance with standards.
• Assists staff, volunteers and parents with planning recreational activities (baking, etc.) to include children and their families.
• Supervises and engages the kitchen volunteers and provides direction during volunteer shifts.
• Maintains established rotation of food in storage and use of leftovers to minimize spoil and waste.
• Contributes to menu planning, food presentation and recipe planning, in consultation with the Food Services Supervisor or Assistant Manager, Support Services.
• Follows cleaning schedule, as required (e.g. cleans counters, sinks, stove, floors, machines, equipment and storage areas; spot washes walls and splash area; removes garbage).
• Liaises with families, volunteers and staff to discuss special dietary requirements and allergy alerts.
• Ensures safety practices and procedures are adhered to.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Rounds as requested.
• Assumes other related responsibilities, as assigned.