Casual Chef

Job summary

The Chef is responsible for preparing and serving meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the eating and cooking areas. They must ensure compliance with nutritional requirements and address participant feedback regarding food services.

Job details

About Us The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community. At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips. About the Role The Bridge requires a Casual On Call Chef. The Chef prepares and serves meals and oversees the operation and cleanliness of the eating and cooking areas in our facilities. Position: Casual On Call Compensation: Grid Level 12 $26.45-30.83 per hour, plus applicable shift premiums * Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr * Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday Indirect Compensation * 3 weeks vacation pay * Paid sick time * Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities Qualifications Education and experience * Professional Culinary Training Certificate or equivalent experience. * Minimum of three years recent, related experience Job skills and abilities * Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written skills. * Demonstrated teamwork skills. * Ability to work independently. * Good time management. * Ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in accordance with Agency Cleaning Outcome Standards. * Accountable to participant complaints; compliant with nutritional requirements * Ability to lift and carry heavy food supplies Other requirements * Criminal record check in accordance with agency policy * Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided * Valid Unrestricted BC Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation. * Food Safe- preferred - but willing to train * Valid First Aid Certificate- preferred - but willing to train * WHMIS-Preferred- but willing to train We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview. The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer

What you’ll do

The Chef is responsible for preparing and serving meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the eating and cooking areas. They must ensure compliance with nutritional requirements and address participant feedback regarding food services.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Professional Culinary Training Certificate or equivalent experience with at least three years of related work. A valid driver's license, criminal record check, and proof of vaccination status are mandatory requirements.

Benefits

• Vacation pay
• Paid sick time
• Professional development reimbursement
• Education reimbursement
• Shift premiums

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary arts
• Meal preparation
• Food safety
• Kitchen management
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Cleaning standards
• First aid
• WHMIS
• Lifting Ability
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Cleanliness
• Cooking
• Time Management

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Hospitality
• Casual Clerk
• Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks