Prep Cook

Summary: This person organizes the preparation of meals from start to finish, preparing quality food items properly and efficiently in a clean working environment; ensures an organized and clean work area; and performs other duties as assigned; working cooperatively with the kitchen team. DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS: • Leadership skills with the ability to work all areas of kitchen when needed • Experience working as a prep cook • Respect towards all members of a kitchen team, staff, students and guests • Current Food Safe Certificate • Able to physically manage the requirements of the position • Able and willing to function in a changing work environment • Provide cooperative team support to accomplish needs and tasks • Fluency in oral and written English • Neat, well-groomed appearance • Current Criminal Record Check to be completed upon hiring. DUTIES: • Carry out all duties associated with providing quality food service • Prepare nutritious food using various methods of cooking/baking • Assist Kitchen Manager with daily or weekly needs of food, supplies and incoming orders are correct and of good quality • Maintain established food rotations in storage to minimize spoilage and waste • Ensure breakfasts, snacks and beverages are available • Provide hospitality support for school events and guests • Ensure kitchen areas are in a clean, safe and sanitary condition • Operate and clean kitchen equipment • Inform Kitchen Manager of any equipment malfunction • Abide by best food and kitchen practices and WHMIS • Attend in-service training and orientation sessions when appropriate • Promote good public relations within and outside the facility • Ensure, at all times, that confidential information is held in strictest confidence, in accordance with Federal and Provincial Privacy legislation • Perform any other related duties which may be required. To apply, email your cover letter and resume with 2 references to careers@stjohnsacademy.ca. Thank you for your interest, only those short listed will be contacted for an interview.