Cook

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude to come as a work as a Cook for the Wawahtewikumihk Group Home. This role requires you to provide healthy nutritious meals to the residents of the Group Home following the Canada’s Healthy Food Guide, workers should be organized, flexible and adaptable. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality, and career ambition we encourage you to apply!

About the facility: LLRIBHS promotes health in our communities for the wellbeing of all members. The Licensed Wawahtewikumihk Group Home is a 24-hour, 365 day’s facility. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as Recognitions, Northern Allowance, Housing Subsidy, Extended Health Care and Pension.

About the position: The Wawahtewikumihk Group Home Cook is a qualified cook that works under the supervision of the Group Home Supervisor. Plan and prepare food menu for a 24/7 operation that is consistent with Canada’s Healthy Food Guide; Must be able to follow a meal plan as set out by the Nutritionist; Maintain records of food usage and supplies; Obtain food and supplies based of budget;

Duties:
➢ Planning and preparing a one-year food menu guide for a 24/7 operation that is consistent with Canada’s Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit and Metis;
➢ Maintaining records of food supplies, stock and usage (includes master grocery list);
➢ Requesting Purchase Orders for groceries, equipment, and vending supplies based on the budget;
➢ Ensuring kitchen equipment is in safe, good working conditions;
➢ Cleaning and sanitizing work area such as wash floors, walls, windows; dishes; clean fridge, stove, counters, cupboards and spring cleaning using safe housekeeping guidelines;
➢ Utilizing knowledge of food safety and sanitation such as use of temperature gauges to check temperature of food; prevention of cross contamination; and follow sanitization schedule;

Qualifications: Safe Food Handling certificate is required; Must have relevant education. Previous cooking experience is an asset; Must be willing to take further education and training; Valid First Aide/CPR & WHMIS is an asset; Ability to understand/speak Cree is an asset, Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset; Excellent written and communication skills. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

A current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening and Driver’s Abstract is required
upon hire. Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of First Nations people, Lac La Ronge
Indian Band shall give preference to First Nations people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.
LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.