Healthy Meals Cook

ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)

The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe. 

We are Culturally Centered, Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package, RSP matching up to 8%, 3 weeks' vacation upon completion of probationary period, and many other benefits. 

Deadline for Applications: Open until filled. 

POSITION

The Healthy Meals program is responsible for ensuring the deliverance of a healthy and nutritional lunch program. The Health Meals will establish effective working relationships with school staff, students, families, and the community to ensure ample services and quality nutrition for the students. Healthy Meals Cook will be reposting to the Little Chiefs Primary School Lead Teacher.

Employment Type

Permanent, part-time, 25 hours per week.

Probation Period

3 months from the date of hire.

Education Required

• Experience with Food Preparation


• Infant, Youth First Aide CPR,


• Food Safe Certificate

Experience Required

• Minimum six months to one-year related experience.
  

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Preparation for school meals and snacks.


2. Participate in school related seasonal festive feasts, with School and community events when required.


3. Prepare a healthy and nutritional monthly menu plan.


4. Prepare a healthy and nutritional bi-weekly shopping list.


5. Keep kitchen area clean and safe.


6. Maintain all kitchen appliances.


7. Maintain confidentiality of school and students.


8. Maintain and foster a positive climate between the school and the student.


9. Includes the Shuswap culture and traditions meal planning, when required.


10. Supports the mission, vision, and values of Williams Lake First Nation.


11. Contributes to the WLFN’s ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We thank all those individuals who applied. Given the large number of applicants we receive for our job postings, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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